PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Saulnier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leblanc comes to the cage accompanied by dirty house. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leblanc
vs
Saulnier

210 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Leblanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Saulnier!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saulnier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Leblanc looks to land a combination. Saulnier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Biggie Saulnier has been cut.
A punch combination from Leblanc misses.
Leblanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saulnier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leblanc stalks Saulnier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saulnier's face. Saulnier staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saulnier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leblanc.
Saulnier shoots in for a takedown but Leblanc shows good takedown defense.
Saulnier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Saulnier.
Saulnier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saulnier scores with a one two! Leblanc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leblanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leblanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saulnier manages to avoid it.
Saulnier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leblanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Saulnier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leblanc sprawls well initially but Saulnier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saulnier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saulnier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.
Saulnier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leblanc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saulnier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leblanc tries to kick Saulnier off but Saulnier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Saulnier seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leblanc swinging wilding here.
Saulnier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leblanc.
Saulnier doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblanc circles away.
Leblanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Saulnier moves out of range.
No luck for Saulnier with that takedown attempt.
Leblanc throws a nice looking combination but Saulnier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblanc misses with a few strikes there.
Leblanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saulnier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Saulnier scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc lands an overhand right.
Leblanc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leblanc digs a good hook to Saulnier's body.
Saulnier tries to clinch up.
Leblanc looks to land a combination but Saulnier avoids it well.
Leblanc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saulnier backs up against the cage.
Saulnier tries for a takedown but Leblanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saulnier dodges the punch combination from Leblanc.
Saulnier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leblanc.
Leblanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saulnier doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblanc circles away.
Leblanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre Leblanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leblanc moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Saulnier looks for a takedown but Leblanc sprawls well.

Saulnier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leblanc is not content to let Saulnier control the position.
Saulnier prevents Leblanc from standing back up.
Leblanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saulnier on the ground.
Saulnier wants to control but Leblanc is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saulnier prevents Leblanc from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Leblanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Saulnier'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.

Saulnier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saulnier tries to close the distance and clinch but Leblanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leblanc looks to land a left hand but Saulnier moved out of range nicely.
Leblanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leblanc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Saulnier counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc is trying to get back to his feet.

Saulnier decides to stand back up. Saulnier steps back and let's Leblanc get back to his feet.
A combination from Leblanc does no damage.
Saulnier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saulnier looks for a takedown but Leblanc sprawls well.
Saulnier is looking to clinch but Leblanc is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Leblanc. That snapped Saulnier's head back.
Saulnier is looking to clinch but Leblanc is avoiding it.
Saulnier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leblanc falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saulnier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leblanc's guard.
Saulnier trying to control but Leblanc is working from the bottom.
Leblanc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leblanc keeping moving, preventing Saulnier from controlling successfully.
Leblanc wants to stand and escape but Saulnier is having none of it.
Leblanc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblanc tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saulnier throws a big right hand that misses.
Saulnier passes Leblanc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saulnier uses his free foot to push down on Leblanc's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leblanc.
Saulnier trying to control but Leblanc is having none of it.
Leblanc's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Saulnier stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Leblanc misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saulnier throws a sloppy head kick and Leblanc moves out of range easily.
Pierre Leblanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc throws a right and a left that Saulnier avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saulnier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saulnier shoots in looking for a takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl out of it but Saulnier 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.
Pierre Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saulnier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to avoid it but Saulnier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leblanc to the ground. Leblanc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Saulnier.
Leblanc misses with a combination

and Saulnier counters with a takedown into side control.
Saulnier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leblanc some visible discomfort.
Saulnier is putting a hurting on Leblanc here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc being controlled for a moment.
Leblanc tries to escape but Saulnier is in control.
Saulnier cracks Leblanc with a big elbow.
Leblanc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saulnier has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saulnier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leblanc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Saulnier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biggie Saulnier's cut.
That's time! Leblanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Saulnier throws a front kick that sends Leblanc stumbling back into the cage.
Saulnier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leblanc is fending him off so far but Saulnier persists. Nope, Leblanc circles away and we're back to standing.
Saulnier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leblanc is looking to wear down Saulnier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saulnier misses with a jab to the body
and Leblanc counters with a one-two to the body.
Leblanc looks to land a combination but Saulnier avoids it well.
Leblanc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saulnier fails to land the takedown.
Saulnier throws a series of punches but Leblanc moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Saulnier or perhaps it was just good defense by Leblanc which made him look bad.
Pierre Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Saulnier.
Leblanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leblanc throws a nice looking combination but Saulnier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Saulnier or perhaps it was just good defense by Leblanc which made him look bad.
Leblanc fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Leblanc does no damage.
Saulnier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saulnier tries for a takedown but Leblanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saulnier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leblanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saulnier dodges the punch combination from Leblanc.
Saulnier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leblanc counters with a three punch combo that has Saulnier backing up. Saulnier nods at Leblanc to acknowledge the strikes.
Leblanc throws a left and a right that both miss

and Saulnier counters by clinching up.
Saulnier jumps guard but Leblanc stands there with Saulnier around his waist. Saulnier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leblanc tries to break the clinch but Saulnier is controlling the position.

Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saulnier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saulnier doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblanc circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Saulnier avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Leblanc.
A nice combination there by Saulnier.
Leblanc throws a nice looking combination but Saulnier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblanc misses with a double jab

and Saulnier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saulnier is standing up over Leblanc. Leblanc looks to escape but Saulnier dives into side control.
Leblanc wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saulnier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblanc keeps working.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet.

Saulnier stands up.
Leblanc is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Leblanc misses.
Leblanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saulnier has a takedown stuffed.
Leblanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leblanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saulnier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leblanc looks to land a combination but Saulnier avoids it well.
Pierre Leblanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Saulnier misses with a takedown
enabling Leblanc to counter with a crisp jab.
Leblanc throws a shot to the body.
Saulnier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblanc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Saulnier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saulnier.
Leblanc wants to stand and escape but Saulnier is having none of it.
Saulnier wants to control from the top but Leblanc keeps moving.
Saulnier prevents Leblanc from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biggie Saulnier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saulnier 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Saulnier!