PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Bredenberg has chosen Heja Bamse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LeBlond
vs
Bredenberg

196 cm
21
255 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

202 cm
25
290 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fincent LeBlond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlond throws a low kick but Bredenberg avoids it.

Bredenberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bredenberg showed some decent athleticism there.
LeBlond wants to get back to full guard.
LeBlond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bredenberg wants to advance to full mount but LeBlond doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bredenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeBlond working a defensive guard here.
LeBlond wants to sweep here but Bredenberg controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bredenberg advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bredenberg is thwarting LeBlond's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Bredenberg tries to pass.

LeBlond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bredenberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bredenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlond is fending him off so far but Bredenberg persists. Nope, LeBlond circles away and we're back to standing.
Fincent LeBlond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlond feints and then cracks Bredenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bredenberg down.
LeBlond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg misses with a takedown
and LeBlond counters with a head kick.
Fincent LeBlond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Bredenberg.
LeBlond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBlond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bredenberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LeBlond stuffs the takedown attempt from Bredenberg. Bredenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBlond wants it to stay on the feet.
LeBlond scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBlond takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlond lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Emmanuel Bredenberg has been cut.
LeBlond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bredenberg's calf.
LeBlond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBlond throws a head kick but Bredenberg moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bredenberg checks a leg kick.
LeBlond wants to land a leg kick but Bredenberg is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBlond.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bredenberg checks a leg kick.
LeBlond throws a leg kick which misses Bredenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bredenberg tries to avoid it.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but LeBlond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Bredenberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBlond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bredenberg's calf.
LeBlond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bredenberg looks gassed!
Bredenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBlond circles away.
Good work by Bredenberg as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by LeBlond.
LeBlond stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but LeBlond shows good takedown defense.
LeBlond lands with a slapping head kick.
LeBlond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - LeBlond finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fincent LeBlond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Bredenberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A good leg kick by LeBlond.
Bredenberg closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlond, looking for a takedown. Bredenberg pushes LeBlond against the cage but LeBlond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bredenberg dives in and grabs LeBlond's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBlond pushes down on Bredenberg's head and hops out.
Fincent LeBlond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Bredenberg.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but LeBlond shows good takedown defense.
Bredenberg closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlond, looking for a takedown. Bredenberg pushes LeBlond against the cage but LeBlond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlond throws a right and a left that Bredenberg avoids nicely.
A big right from LeBlond misses.
Bredenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBlond.
LeBlond scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlond lands a nice looking body kick.
LeBlond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fincent LeBlond is winning the standup battle so far.
Bredenberg is breathing heavily.
LeBlond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bredenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
LeBlond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bredenberg.
LeBlond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bredenberg can do to turn this around?
Bredenberg blocks a head kick by LeBlond.
Bredenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlond connects with a leg kick. Bredenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBlond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bredenberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bredenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlond.
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!
Bredenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlond.
LeBlond throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeBlond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but LeBlond shows good takedown defense.
Bredenberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LeBlond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlond.
LeBlond delivers a nice body kick.
Bredenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Bredenberg as he checks the leg kick.
LeBlond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bredenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlond.
LeBlond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from LeBlond.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlond, right into the meat.
LeBlond throws a head kick but Bredenberg moves out of range.
Bredenberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bredenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBlond avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlond.
A head kick misses from LeBlond.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg fails with the takedown.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlond cracks Bredenberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bredenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LeBlond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bredenberg. That did some damage!
LeBlond is looking to slow Bredenberg down with leg kicks.
LeBlond throws a wild body kick that Bredenberg sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from LeBlond lands but Bredenberg takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bredenberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlond connects with a leg kick. Bredenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBlond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bredenberg.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlond.
Bredenberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeBlond.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBlond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bredenberg's calf.
LeBlond wants to land a leg kick but Bredenberg is out of range.
LeBlond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBlond scores with a head kick.
A jab from LeBlond misses.
LeBlond thumps Bredenberg with a low kick.
LeBlond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from LeBlond.
Bredenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlond.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlond lands a leg kick that knocks Bredenberg off balance momentarily.
LeBlond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bredenberg if he has to take too many more of those.
LeBlond lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fincent LeBlond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Bredenberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

LeBlond connects with a solid leg kick.
Bredenberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeBlond.
Bredenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlond can pounce on him.
LeBlond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by LeBlond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bredenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlond. LeBlond obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlond lands a front kick.
LeBlond throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeBlond throws a sloppy head kick and Bredenberg moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlond. That's going to slow Bredenberg down.
LeBlond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from LeBlond.
Bredenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBlond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bredenberg. That did some damage!
LeBlond lands with a nice body punch.
Bredenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlond tries to land a front kick but Bredenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBlond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bredenberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bredenberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlond tries to land a leg kick but Bredenberg saw it coming and moves away.
LeBlond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg blocks a head kick by LeBlond.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlond.
Fincent LeBlond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlond throws a leg kick which misses Bredenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bredenberg tries to avoid it.
LeBlond scoring well with a low kick there.
LeBlond lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by LeBlond.
Bredenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bredenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LeBlond throws a front kick that sends Bredenberg stumbling back into the cage.
Bredenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
LeBlond scores with a push kick.
Bredenberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeBlond. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlond. That's going to slow Bredenberg down.
LeBlond lands a head kick!
LeBlond is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from LeBlond lands but Bredenberg takes it in his stride.
LeBlond throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBlond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bredenberg. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond lands with a nice body kick.
LeBlond lands a leg kick that knocks Bredenberg off balance momentarily.
LeBlond throws a head kick but Bredenberg moves out of range.
LeBlond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emmanuel Bredenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlond connects with a leg kick. Bredenberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBlond throws a leg kick but Bredenberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bredenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeBlond circles away.
LeBlond takes a swing at Bredenberg's ribcage but misses.
LeBlond lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlond.
Bredenberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeBlond. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by LeBlond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond fakes the leg kick and cracks Bredenberg in the body.
Bredenberg tries to move into range but LeBlond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBlond, right into the meat.
Bredenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBlond.
Fincent LeBlond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by LeBlond.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlond.
LeBlond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bredenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Bredenberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LeBlond.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlond scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fincent LeBlond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeBlond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fincent LeBlond!
Our winner, Fincent LeBlond, 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.