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Event:
BLAZE 32 - NICOLETTA VS JANA
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Leblond thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Leblond with the inside leg kick.
Leblond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leblond tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Leblond lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Leblond throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Leblond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Leblond getting side control.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Leblond prevents Diaz from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Leblond is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Leblond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Leblond eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Leblond trying to advance position but Diaz counters by regaining guard.
Leblond stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Leblond is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Leblond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leblond has Diaz in his guard.#REVR#
Leblond looking for a sweep. Not yet Leblond, not yet. #T2#
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leblond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.#SUB2#
Leblond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz won't allow Leblond to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Leblond has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leblond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is really struggling to control Leblond but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblond is keeping the position for now.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leblond's guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.
Leblond tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Leblond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblond wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Diaz wants to control but Leblond is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leblond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Leblond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Leblond counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Leblond is looking to pass into half guard but Diaz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diaz is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leblond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Leblond's legs - danger averted.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leblond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Leblond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leblond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leblond works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leblond lands a nice short elbow.
Leblond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leblond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leblond connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leblond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard.
Leblond lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Leblond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Leblond landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Leblond slips an elbow through the middle.
Leblond landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leblond working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dany Leblond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leblond with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Leblond postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leblond, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Leblond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Leblond trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Leblond has control of the leg.
Leblond slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Leblond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Leblond seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Leblond drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leblond scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leblond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Leblond is out of range.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leblond.
Leblond throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it. #T1#
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Leblond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblond scores with a nice body kick.
Dany Leblond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leblond scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leblond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leblond keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leblond throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leblond tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#T2#
Leblond works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Leblond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!#SUB2#
Leblond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leblond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dany Leblond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Leblond pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblond managing to control the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Leblond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leblond's head.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblond is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leblond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leblond pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leblond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leblond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leblond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leblond controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leblond 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Dany Leblond!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Dany Leblond!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Dany Leblond!
Dany Leblond wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Dany Leblond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BLAZE 27 - SEAN VS HAWK
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Leblond misses with a low kick.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tenryu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leblond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tenryu.
Tenryu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Leblond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tenryu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leblond tries to score with some ground and pound. Tenryu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leblond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leblond in side control, throwing shots but Tenryu defends.
Tenryu struggling a bit here.
Leblond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tenryu prevents Leblond from improving position.
Leblond misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Tenryu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Leblond seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Leblond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenryu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leblond throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leblond looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tenryu is avoiding damage well.
Tenryu holds on to Leblond's head and controls the position momentarily.
The strikes coming from Leblond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Leblond landing a few strikes.
Tenryu taking a bit of punishment here - Leblond scoring with strikes.
Leblond has knee on belly momentarily but Tenryu bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Leblond is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Leblond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tenryu is trying to maintain the position but Leblond is very close to passing his half guard.
Tenryu tries to get to full guard but Leblond has control of the leg.
Leblond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tenryu is doing well to control the position and prevent Leblond from advancing to side control.
Leblond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Leblond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leblond is nestled in close to Tenryu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leblond works his way into side control. #SUB#
Leblond thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leblond 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.
Tenryu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leblond. #SUB#
Leblond tries for a kimura but Tenryu is defending well.
Leblond throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Leblond lands a nice forearm strike.
Leblond misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tenryu can't do much from the bottom here.
Leblond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Leblond is trying to get an arm triangle but Tenryu is defending well.
Tenryu prevents Leblond from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblond cracks Tenryu with a big elbow.
Leblond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tenryu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leblond connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond 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#
Leblond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tenryu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leblond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leblond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leblond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tenryu digs a good hook to Leblond's body.
Nice shot lands for Tenryu.
Leblond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tenryu checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leblond can pounce on him.
Leblond throws a front kick aimed at Tenryu's knee but Tenryu avoids it well.
Tenryu connects with a jab.
Tenryu scores with a body shot.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tenryu moves out of range of the body kick from Leblond.
Tenryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leblond.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Leblond tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Leblond back against the cage.
Leblond wants to break free but Tenryu has control.
Tenryu pushes Leblond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leblond is working Tenryu over against the cage.
Leblond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Tenryu.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leblond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Leblond has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Leblond wants to get back to striking at distance but Tenryu won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Leblond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards. #T2#
Leblond is looking to break free of the clinch but Tenryu has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
A short left from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Leblond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leblond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.
Leblond fails to pull guard.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
A short left from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Leblond blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Leblond is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leblond.
The referee calls for Tenryu to work.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leblond is trying to force a seperation but Tenryu has the dominant position.
Tenryu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Leblond tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Leblond wants to take the fight to the mat but Tenryu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dany Leblond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu taking a breather.
Leblond misses with some punches.
Leblond can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tenryu looking to slow down the pace here.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leblond was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Leblond misses with a low kick as Tenryu jumps back.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leblond.
Tenryu punishes Leblond's body with a nice straight punch.
Leblond walks into a stiff left hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leblond was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Some bone on bone action there as Tenryu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tenryu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leblond rather than just go for the knockout.
Tenryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leblond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tenryu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leblond. Leblond obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu throws a shot to the body.
Tenryu digs a good body shot into Leblond's ribs.
Tenryu throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Leblond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tenryu!
Tenryu wants to control but Leblond postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Tenryu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Leblond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leblond misses with the head strike.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Leblond.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
Leblond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Leblond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leblond tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu stalling.
Leblond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leblond blocks an uppercut.
Leblond tries to break free but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Leblond.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Leblond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leblond tries to stall but Tenryu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Leblond blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu is looking to control Leblond's arms but Leblond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tenryu has his back to the cage.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leblond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Leblond misses with some punches.
Leblond scores with a shot to the side of Tenryu's head.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leblond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Leblond.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leblond controls his hands.
Good body shot from Leblond.
Tenryu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leblond lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Leblond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Leblond on the inside.
Leblond tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
Leblond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Leblond. #T3#
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Leblond can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Leblond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leblond is looking for a takedown.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu takes a shot to the head.
Leblond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leblond looking to slow down the pace here.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Leblond.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Leblond scores with a shot to the side of Tenryu's head. #T4#
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leblond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Leblond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Leblond avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Leblond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leblond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leblond can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Leblond.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenryu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Gen Tenryu!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Gen Tenryu!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BLAZE 21 -ROCKSTEADY VS VOLKOV
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Viden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Viden is controlling well.
Viden is controlling the pace.
Leblond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viden performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Leblond actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Viden is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Viden wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblond is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Leblond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leblond pushing down on Viden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leblond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viden's head.
Leblond with the ground and pound but Viden uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Leblond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leblond has Viden in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Viden has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leblond to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Viden is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leblond pulls down on the head and he's put Viden to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dany Leblond!
Dany Leblond thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Leblond slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leblond.
Bloodaxe throws a big counter head kick but Leblond avoids it with no problem.
Leblond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bloodaxe is fending him off so far but Leblond persists. Nope, Bloodaxe circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Leblond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leblond is defended easily by Bloodaxe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dany Leblond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblond misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leblond is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Dany Leblond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblond throws a big shot that misses.
Leblond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloodaxe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leblond throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodaxe. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Leblond.
Leblond misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Bloodaxe.
Leblond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Dany Leblond has been cut.#KD2#
Bloodaxe lands a big head kick that sends Leblond tumbling to the mat! Bloodaxe takes a step backwards and waves Leblond back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Leblond is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Leblond's jaw. Leblond's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bloodaxe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BLAZE 10 - ANDERSSON VS VOLKOV
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Sean lands with a straight right. Leblond didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Dany Leblond has been cut.
Leblond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leblond fails with a takedown attempt.
Sean misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Leblond counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leblond wants to pass the guard but Sean is defending well.
Sean looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Leblond has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leblond controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leblond working for a guillotine from mount but Sean is in no mood to give up.
Leblond controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Leblond is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Leblond extends the arm and Sean is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dany Leblond!
Dany Leblond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dany Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Baldwin shoots in and bounces Leblond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baldwin (2) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Leblond throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baldwin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (5) vs (0) Leblond
Baldwin working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Leblond is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baldwin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (7) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond tries to improve his position but instead Baldwin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Baldwin (10) vs (0) Leblond
Baldwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leblond wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Leblond rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Baldwin trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Baldwin won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Leblond is trying to control the position but Baldwin postures up.
Baldwin passes into half guard.
Leblond gets full guard.
Leblond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leblond looking to control but Baldwin passes into half guard.
Leblond tries to roll over but Baldwin keeps him under control.
Leblond trying to control but Baldwin postures up.
#T3#
Baldwin trying to control the action but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to pass Leblond's guard but actually Leblond recovers to full guard.
Leblond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baldwin trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck.
Leblond has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baldwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leblond is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Baldwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baldwin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baldwin (10) vs (2) Leblond
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass. #SUB#
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Leblond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Leblond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Baldwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leblond defends it easily.
Leblond content to stall in guard here.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Baldwin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Leblond rolls with it to try and escape but Baldwin cranks on the arm and Leblond is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Animal Baldwin! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dany Leblond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Zimmerman looking to score a takedown here. Leblond is defending well but Zimmerman drives through and ends up in Leblond's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leblond (0) vs (2) Zimmerman#SUB#
Leblond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leblond has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leblond dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leblond (2) vs (2) Zimmerman#SUB2#
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leblond uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (5) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman prevents Leblond from improving position. #SUB#
Leblond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimmerman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimmerman tries to buck Leblond off but Leblond is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a sweep but Leblond has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (7) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Leblond's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leblond pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Leblond trying to pass the guard but Zimmerman defending well. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Leblond passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (10) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Leblond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Leblond's attempts to control the action.
Leblond controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Leblond mounts Zimmerman! Really nice guard pass there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zimmerman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Leblond forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Leblond (13) vs (2) Zimmerman#SUB#
Leblond looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Zimmerman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leblond looking for the RNC.
Zimmerman tries to escape but Leblond has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Leblond.#SUB#
Leblond has his arm under Zimmerman's chin here. Game over son! Leblond squeezes tightly and Zimmerman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dany Leblond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broberg scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leblond 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.
Leblond has his takedown stuffed
and Broberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leblond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Broberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leblond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Broberg catches Leblond right on the button with a cross.
Evan Broberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblond takes one on the button.
Broberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Dany Leblond has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Broberg there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Broberg throws a big counter combination but Leblond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Broberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leblond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left and a right from Broberg both land. Nice combination.
Broberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Broberg. Beautiful body shot.
Broberg lands a two punch combo.
Leblond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leblond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Broberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Broberg connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Broberg lands with a shot to the body.
Broberg jabs Leblond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Broberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Broberg cracks a nice hook into Leblond's ribs.
Leblond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leblond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Broberg throws a shot to the body.
Broberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Broberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Broberg digs a good body shot into Leblond's ribs.
Broberg feints a jab promting Leblond to slip. Broberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leblond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Broberg scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Leblond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Leblond gets a double leg takedown into Broberg's guard.
Leblond pushes down on Broberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leblond tries to pass to full mount but Broberg defends it.
Leblond controlling the action here. #T4#
Broberg trying to control from the bottom.
Leblond is controlling the pace.
Leblond has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leblond controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Broberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Leblond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Leblond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?
Broberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Broberg tries to sprawl but Leblond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Broberg tries to kick Leblond off in order to stand up. Leblond Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Leblond controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Leblond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Leblond in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Broberg is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dany Leblond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Leblond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Skellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leblond defends well.
Leblond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Leblond is sitting in close to Skellington's body. Skellington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leblond is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leblond is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Skellington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skellington fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skellington or perhaps it was just good defense by Leblond, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Leblond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skellington sprawls well initially but Leblond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skellington tries to roll over but Leblond keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leblond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellington manages to get to full guard.
Leblond controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Skellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Skellington working for submissions but it's allowed Leblond to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions off his back.
Leblond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Leblond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Leblond might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Leblond prevents Skellington from improving his position.#SUB#
Skellington looking for submissions off his back.
Leblond is taking a breather. Skellington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skellington wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Skellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leblond uses his free foot to push down on Skellington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skellington. #T3#
Skellington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leblond controlling his opponent.
Skellington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skellington is looking to improve his position.
Skellington is working hard here to advance position.
Skellington is breathing heavily.
Leblond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Skellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leblond wants to free his trapped foot but Skellington is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Skellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Leblond not doing much here.
Skellington moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Skellington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Leblond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skellington shoots in and drives through. Leblond sprawls well.#TD#
Skellington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblond sprawls well initially but Skellington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skellington wants to free his trapped foot but Leblond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Skellington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leblond defend it? Skellington steps over the head and cranks it - Leblond is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spitz De La France! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dany Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leblond keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Leblond clinches. #TD#
De La France drags the fight down to the ground.
Leblond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La France is keeping the position for now.
Leblond controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leblond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La France is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
De La France controlling the position for now.
De La France won't allow Leblond to pass to mount.
Leblond content to control rather than advance.
Leblond trying to pass the guard but De La France defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Leblond is working for a submission of some sort.
Leblond performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
De La France slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
De La France throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but De La France is retaining full guard.
De La France looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De La France looking for a sweep. Not yet De La France, not yet.
Leblond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La France swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leblond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Leblond might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
De La France is trying to keep Leblond in close.
#T5#
De La France can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leblond controls the pace.
Leblond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leblond stalling.
De La France tries to roll over but Leblond keeps him under control.#T6#
Leblond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leblond tries to pass to full mount but De La France defends it.
De La France is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leblond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leblond's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De La France (4) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond tries to escape the position.
#T7#
De La France wants to control but Leblond is keeping busy.#SUB#
De La France working for a choke but Leblond is defending well.
De La France is breathing heavily.
Leblond tries to roll but De La France sticks to his back.
#T8##SUB#
De La France looking for the RNC. #SUB#
De La France is persistently looking for the submission but Leblond is defending it well.
Leblond is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
De La France is trying to stick to Leblond's back but Leblond is turning into De La France. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De La France's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leblond. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De La France (4) vs (2) Leblond
Leblond stays in close to De La France's body and controls the position.
Leblond looking to pass the guard. #T9#
De La France being controlled here, momentarily.
De La France will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leblond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De La France is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Leblond controls from within his opponent's guard.
De La France trying to keep a closed guard but Leblond is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Leblond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De La France manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leblond has De La France in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De La France (6) vs (2) Leblond
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Leblond pulls De La France in close to his closed guard and prevents De La France from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leblond trying to keep a closed guard but De La France is proving a slippery customer.
De La France preventing the sweep.
Leblond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing De La France from controlling successfully. #T12#
De La France wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
Leblond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De La France trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
De La France wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
De La France won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond trying to control the position.
#T13#
Leblond wants to improve his position but instead De La France has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
De La France is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De La France is thwarting Leblond's attempts to control the position.
Leblond tries to get to full guard but De La France has control of the leg. #SUB#
Leblond is trying to control De La France's posture. De La France takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Leblond! De La France is rotating here... this could be the end... Leblond is out! De La France has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Spitz De La France!
A relieved looking Spitz De La France thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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