PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Kran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBlanc
vs
Kran

169 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cam Kran!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kran misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.

LeBlanc forces Kran back against the cage and clinches.
LeBlanc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
LeBlanc connects with a knee to the head.
Kran takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Cam Kran has been cut.
A knee to the head by LeBlanc.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from LeBlanc tenderised Kran's leg. Kran is trying to keep his angry face on.

Kran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeBlanc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc struggling a bit here.
Kran lands some shots froms side control.
LeBlanc tries to escape but Kran is in control.
Kran working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.
LeBlanc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kran advances to mount.
Kran is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kran 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 working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kran looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns LeBlanc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LeBlanc tries to reverse the position but Kran maintains control.
LeBlanc tries to lock up and control but Kran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LeBlanc trying desperately to get to his feet.
LeBlanc is desperately trying to improve his position but Kran has a good base and remains in mount.
Kran working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kran in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard.
LeBlanc is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Machine Shop Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kran raining down hammerfists from mount.
LeBlanc manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kran.
Kran stops LeBlanc from getting back to his feet.
Kran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc is trying to maintain the position but Kran is very close to passing his half guard.

Kran is trying to work for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending well.
Kran prevents LeBlanc from standing back up.
Kran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.
LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kran.
Kran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LeBlanc tries to roll over but Kran keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kran is thwarting LeBlanc's attempts to control the position.
LeBlanc is trying to stand back up but Kran is controlling him
Kran wants to pass to mount but LeBlanc is defending the position.
LeBlanc wants to get back to his feet.
LeBlanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeBlanc wants to control but Kran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeBlanc defending well though.
Kran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeBlanc trying to control from the bottom.

Kran is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to control but can't.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to full guard.
Kran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlanc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Kran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kran won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
LeBlanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LeBlanc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kran.
Kran landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlanc pulls Kran in to control the position.
LeBlanc looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBlanc, not yet.
LeBlanc pulls Kran in close to his closed guard and prevents Kran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kran throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cam Kran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cam Kran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A nice leg kick lands there from LeBlanc.
Kran fails with the takedown
and LeBlanc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kran misses with a takedown attempt
and LeBlanc counters with a two punch combo.
LeBlanc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kran fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Kran.
Kran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
Kran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlanc.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBlanc darts in and clinches Kran up against the cage.
Kran is trying to pull guard but LeBlanc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kran jumps guard but LeBlanc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

LeBlanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kran tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeBlanc throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Kran tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kran is trying to pull guard but LeBlanc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

LeBlanc breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlanc. That's going to slow Kran down.

LeBlanc rushes Kran and presses him up against the cage.
LeBlanc stops a takedown attempt from Kran.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for LeBlanc to work.
Kran wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc taking a breather.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
LeBlanc cracks the inside of Kran's front leg.
Kran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but Kran persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBlanc lands a head kick. Kran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

LeBlanc has managed to clinch.
Kran wants to take the fight to the mat but LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kran is breathing heavily.
Kran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LeBlanc just stands there and leans against the cage.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kran tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kran looking for a takedown.
Kran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kran can't get the takedown.
LeBlanc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a knee to the head.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson LeBlanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kran has his takedown stuffed
and LeBlanc counters with a head kick.

Kran is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from LeBlanc! Kran is out on his feet! LeBlanc rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kran is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kran is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson LeBlanc!
Tyson LeBlanc bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.