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Event:
Iron Fist Championship X
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1#
LeBlanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy right hand. Manger should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc works Manger's body with a nice hook.
Manger is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBlanc works Manger's body with a nice hook.
Manger bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! LeBlanc comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Manger falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Manger was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey LeBlanc!
Mickey LeBlanc spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A left lands for Benyam.
Benyam lands with a right hand.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benyam counters with a slapping leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Benyam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
We've been told by LeBlanc's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benyam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benyam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
Benyam lands with a nice body kick.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and Benyam counters with a left and a right that stings LeBlanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benyam.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benyam.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
Benyam throws a front kick that sends LeBlanc stumbling back into the cage.
Benyam 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.
A nice leg kick from Benyam, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
letting Benyam counter with a right hand.
Benyam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benyam lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Benyam lands an uppercut out of nowhere! LeBlanc falls backwards - clearly groggy! Benyam dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einku Benyam!
Our winner, Einku Benyam, 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. |
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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 23.7
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc misses with a body shot.
A combination from LeBlanc does no damage.
Carson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mickey LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carson circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Carson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.
Carson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc. #CL2#
LeBlanc moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carson is trying to push LeBlanc away but LeBlanc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBlanc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carson to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeBlanc fails to pull guard.
Carson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carson at a distance.
Carson throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
LeBlanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBlanc.
Carson throws a series of punches but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carson is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc misses with a wild combination.
Carson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
LeBlanc drives through and clinches with Carson against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc throws a combination. Carson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carson moves away.
LeBlanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for LeBlanc.
Carson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
LeBlanc has Carson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
LeBlanc is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carson can't fight it off and eventually LeBlanc manages to take the fight to the floor. Carson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes LeBlanc off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
LeBlanc swings for the body but Carson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Carson. Those never looked like landing.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carson connects with a single shot there.
Carson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carson duly obliges.
Carson throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp one two that drops Carson! LeBlanc thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Carson to his feet! Carson is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carson blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
Carson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBlanc doesn't seem bothered though.
Carson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBlanc scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carson doesn't seem bothered though.
Carson dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carson. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by LeBlanc.
#CUT2#Morse Carson's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
LeBlanc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carson's guard.
Carson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeBlanc.
Carson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBlanc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeBlanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
LeBlanc stands up from Carson's guard - LeBlanc perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carson throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBlanc counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#Morse Carson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morse Carson's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Carson drops his hands momentarily and LeBlanc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Carson feinted with a counter takedown.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Carson's ribcage but misses.
Carson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LeBlanc manages to circle out of the way.
Carson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carson. #TD2#
LeBlanc scores with a takedown into Carson's guard.
Carson wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBlanc with a jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Morse Carson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
LeBlanc tries to clinch up.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carson misses with a few strikes there.
Carson is looking to wear down LeBlanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
LeBlanc has Carson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Carson finds it's target.
Carson moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carson drops down looking for a counter takedown but LeBlanc sprawls and moves away.
Carson takes one to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morse Carson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey LeBlanc!
A less than humble Mickey LeBlanc misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Nippon Series 07.02
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Varga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBlanc did well to prevent Varga getting side control.
LeBlanc controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Varga has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can LeBlanc defend it? Varga steps over the head and cranks it - LeBlanc is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Varga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Varga!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Varga waved his t-shirt featuring Seventh Circle Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 3
Date: May 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
LeBlanc gets a double leg takedown into Jessuz's guard.
Jessuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
LeBlanc is stalling in the full guard.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBlanc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc with a nice head shot there.
LeBlanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mickey LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBlanc controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessuz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
LeBlanc is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jessuz is proving hard to escape from.
LeBlanc stays in close to Jessuz's body and controls the position. #T3#
LeBlanc tries to stand but Jessuz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jessuz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
LeBlanc gets a clinch. #TD#
LeBlanc pulls guard successfully.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jessuz is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Jessuz isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
LeBlanc trying to control the position here.
LeBlanc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
LeBlanc 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD#
LeBlanc looking to score a takedown here. Jessuz is defending well but LeBlanc drives through and ends up in Jessuz's guard.
LeBlanc scoring with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jessuz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc stays in close to Jessuz's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc with a nice head shot there.
Jessuz is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jessuz's guard.
LeBlanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jessuz can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jessuz's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
LeBlanc drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessuz is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Jessuz is keeping the position.
LeBlanc passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
LeBlanc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
LeBlanc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jessuz being controlled for a moment.
Green Jessuz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey LeBlanc showed his dominance in that final round.
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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 20:16
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:16
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey LeBlanc!
In his post fight interview, Mickey LeBlanc started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
LeBlanc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lancaster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lancaster can't keep his opponent in guard - LeBlanc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lancaster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
LeBlanc is taking a breather. Lancaster 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.#SUB#
LeBlanc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Lancaster wants to control but LeBlanc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LeBlanc wants to pass to mount but Lancaster is defending the position.
LeBlanc is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster has hold of LeBlanc's hands but LeBlanc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc stalling.
Lancaster trying to control but LeBlanc postures up.
LeBlanc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
LeBlanc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LeBlanc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lancaster wants to sweep but LeBlanc has passed to side control!
Lancaster pushes LeBlanc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LeBlanc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LeBlanc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LeBlanc working the body and head with strikes.
LeBlanc working the ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster seems a little lost for a moment, as LeBlanc dominates the positioning.
LeBlanc lands some shots froms side control.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
LeBlanc cracks Lancaster with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! LeBlanc immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lancaster is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by LeBlanc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey LeBlanc! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship II
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lewis gets a clinch.
LeBlanc stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis works on LeBlanc's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
LeBlanc has clasped his hands together around Lewis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
LeBlanc tries to advance to mount but Lewis denies him.
LeBlanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlanc tries to stand but Lewis controls the position and pulls LeBlanc into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is controlling LeBlanc's posture.#T1#
LeBlanc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
LeBlanc is trying to hold Lewis in close to prevent damage but Lewis has managed to pass into half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeBlanc wants to get back to full guard but Lewis has passed into side control.
Lewis controls the position.#T2#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lewis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
LeBlanc wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis advances to full mount.
LeBlanc is just holding on here. Lewis manages to take his back.
#T3#
LeBlanc rolls, trying to escape but Lewis keeps control of the position.
Lewis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lewis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
LeBlanc is trying to stand back up.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis controls the position.#SUB2#
LeBlanc is trying to defend against the choke here but Lewis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lewis Tightens the hold and LeBlanc taps out furiously! Lewis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Lewis!
A relieved looking Rodney Lewis 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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Event:
Iron Fist Championship I
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
LeBlanc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vovchanchyn's waist but Vovchanchyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeBlanc off to one side.
Vovchanchyn throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeBlanc is defended easily by Vovchanchyn.
LeBlanc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Vovchanchyn with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Vovchanchyn takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2#
LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBlanc looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vovchanchyn throws a big elbow that misses.
LeBlanc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
LeBlanc keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand and escape but instead LeBlanc has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
LeBlanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but LeBlanc controlling him for the moment.
LeBlanc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vovchanchyn has a closed guard, preventing LeBlanc from standing up. #T3#
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.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LeBlanc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but LeBlanc postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LeBlanc off and has taken his back!#SUB#
LeBlanc preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vovchanchyn. #T4#
I really don't envy LeBlanc right now.
Vovchanchyn missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet but Vovchanchyn has full control of the position and if anything, LeBlanc has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vovchanchyn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Vovchanchyn 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Vovchanchyn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeBlanc, pushing him back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn jumps guard but LeBlanc stands there with Vovchanchyn around his waist. Vovchanchyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
LeBlanc jumps guard and drags Vovchanchyn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vovchanchyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
LeBlanc is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBlanc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn stands and throws LeBlanc's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but LeBlanc is keeping him busy.
LeBlanc gets back to half guard.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand up but LeBlanc has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
LeBlanc tries to kick Vovchanchyn off but Vovchanchyn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vovchanchyn stalling away here and it's allowed LeBlanc to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vovchanchyn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
LeBlanc throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. LeBlanc is in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBlanc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vovchanchyn has a closed guard, preventing LeBlanc from standing up. #T4#
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Vovchanchyn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vovchanchyn looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
LeBlanc content to stall in guard here.
Mickey LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Vovchanchyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn working a defensive guard but LeBlanc passes into half guard.
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 Fedor Vovchanchyn.
I think Vovchanchyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 20:18
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 19:19
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fedor Vovchanchyn! |
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