PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PitPat Spokesthing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PitPat Spokesthing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LeBlanc
vs
Spokesthing

169 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PitPat Spokesthing!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spokesthing throws a hook but LeBlanc blocks it.
Nice defenses there by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spokesthing as he jumps to the side.
Spokesthing wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
LeBlanc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by LeBlanc or perhaps it was just good defense by Spokesthing which made him look bad.

Spokesthing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spokesthing fails to land.
Spokesthing scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
Spokesthing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LeBlancs head.
Spokesthing controlling the action here for a moment.
Spokesthing swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeBlanc - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spokesthing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spokesthing lands with a right to the head.
Spokesthing swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc jumps guard but Spokesthing turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spokesthing can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.

LeBlanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc misses with a takedown attempt - Spokesthing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
Spokesthing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Spokesthing.
Spokesthing misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spokesthing as he jumps to the side.
LeBlanc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spokesthing counters with a straight right hand.
PitPat Spokesthing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spokesthing stuffs the takedown attempt from LeBlanc. LeBlanc gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc shoots and misses
enabling Spokesthing to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc walks into a straight right hand from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing throws an off balance right hand

and LeBlanc counters with a single leg into guard. Spokesthing didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

LeBlanc drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spokesthing manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LeBlanc has Spokesthing in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc is trying to control the position but Spokesthing postures up.
Spokesthing lands a couple of digs.

LeBlanc working for a triangle but Spokesthing defends it easily.
Spokesthing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeBlanc trying to control the position.
Spokesthing is stalling in the full guard.
Spokesthing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc trying to strike off his back.
Spokesthing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spokesthing throws a big right hand that misses.

LeBlanc has his foot on Spokesthing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spokesthing works his way back into a safe position though.
Spokesthing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeBlanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spokesthing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spokesthing working some strikes from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LeBlanc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spokesthing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

LeBlanc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LeBlanc being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PitPat Spokesthing dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Spokesthing connects with a nice looking jab.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing missing with a left hand there. LeBlanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spokesthing slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Spokesthing.

Spokesthing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spokesthing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LeBlanc wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeBlanc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spokesthing to keep the fight standing.
LeBlanc jumps guard but Spokesthing stands there with LeBlanc around his waist. LeBlanc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spokesthing is looking to control LeBlanc's arms but LeBlanc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spokesthing has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spokesthing.
LeBlanc jumps guard but Spokesthing stands there with LeBlanc around his waist. LeBlanc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spokesthing misses with a punch on the inside.
Spokesthing has LeBlanc pressed against the cage.
Spokesthing working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing pressing his opponent against the cage.
LeBlanc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spokesthing to keep the fight standing.
LeBlanc wants a takedown but no success here.
Spokesthing tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Spokesthing back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spokesthing.
Spokesthing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBlanc blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spokesthing fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spokesthing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
Spokesthing misses with the head strike.
Spokesthing slows down the pace here.
Spokesthing trying to control the position but instead, LeBlanc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spokesthing into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spokesthing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spokesthing.
LeBlanc fails to pull guard.
Spokesthing cracks LeBlanc with a nice body shot.
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spokesthing lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to pull guard but Spokesthing won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spokesthing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spokesthing.

LeBlanc successfully pulls guard.
Spokesthing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spokesthing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

LeBlanc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spokesthing uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spokesthing is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PitPat Spokesthing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spokesthing scores with a sloppy right hand. LeBlanc should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBlanc.
Spokesthing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spokesthing swings for the body but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Spokesthing misses with a left hand

and LeBlanc counters with a single leg into guard. Spokesthing didn't expect that.
Spokesthing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LeBlanc!
LeBlanc tries to hold on but Spokesthing postures up.
Spokesthing cracks LeBlanc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spokesthing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spokesthing with shots to the head and body - LeBlanc looks very uncomfortable down there.

LeBlanc is rocked!
LeBlanc is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh LeBlanc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to hold on but Spokesthing pushes him away.
LeBlanc seems to have got his legs back now.
LeBlanc sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice strikes from Spokesthing there.
LeBlanc has a hand on Spokesthing's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spokesthing takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Spokesthing landing strikes from the mount and LeBlanc is in trouble!
Spokesthing landing punches.
Spokesthing scoring with strikes but LeBlanc is staying in there.
LeBlanc is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spokesthing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spokesthing lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc tries to hold on but Spokesthing postures up.
Spokesthing drops a big elbow. That's hurt LeBlanc! More shots from Spokesthing and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PitPat Spokesthing!
PitPat Spokesthing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.