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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Brick Tamland. LeBlond's entrance music is Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
LeBlond gets caught flat footed, as Tamland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Tamland
LeBlond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamland defends well.
LeBlond working for a triangle but Tamland defends it easily.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tamland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlond is retaining full guard.
LeBlond wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
LeBlond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from LeBlond's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland won't allow LeBlond to sweep him here.
Tamland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LeBlond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeBlond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LeBlond looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Tamland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
LeBlond is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
LeBlond is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond working for submissions but it's allowed Tamland to get to half guard.
LeBlond is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Tamland
The referee asks Tamland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tamland prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tamland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: LeBlond (0) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is continuing to stall.
LeBlond is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland wants to control the pace but LeBlond is squirming around nicely.
LeBlond wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeBlond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeBlond trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is taking a breather. LeBlond 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.
LeBlond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland won't allow LeBlond to sweep him here.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
LeBlond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Tamland trying to control but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
LeBlond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Tamland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tamland is pushing down on LeBlond's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeBlond is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamland has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to control here.
LeBlond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeBlond is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlond has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
LeBlond trying to control here.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeBlond! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (10) Tamland
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeBlond tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruarc Harris and Fincent LeBlond. LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ruarc Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlond is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, LeBlond circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruarc Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) LeBlond
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harris wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
LeBlond moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBlond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) LeBlond
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
LeBlond gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harris passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) LeBlond
LeBlond prevents Harris from moving into mount.
LeBlond is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBlond keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlond is defending well.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) LeBlond
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond trying to control but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlond is retaining full guard.
LeBlond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (10) vs (2) LeBlond
Harris controlling LeBlond's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (10) vs (5) LeBlond
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Harris tries to buck LeBlond off but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (12) vs (5) LeBlond
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (15) vs (5) LeBlond
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Harris moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (17) vs (5) LeBlond
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
LeBlond wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
LeBlond actively working from the bottom here.
Harris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (5) LeBlond
Harris trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
Harris wants to control the pace but LeBlond is squirming around nicely.
LeBlond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBlond turns into him and now he's in Harris's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (20) vs (7) LeBlond
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (10) LeBlond
Harris is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris regains half guard there - taking advantage of LeBlond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
LeBlond stalling.
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
Harris is not content to let LeBlond control the position.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harris is controlling LeBlond's trapped leg to prevent LeBlond from advancing to side control.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlond trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
LeBlond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (13) LeBlond
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harris is trying to escape and LeBlond transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harris is forced to tap! Nice work there by LeBlond! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fincent LeBlond!
During a confident post fight interview, Fincent LeBlond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ruarc Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Iwao Wada. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Wada has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iwao Wada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iwao Wada!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
LeBlond has a takedown stuffed.
Wada closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlond, looking for a takedown. Wada pushes LeBlond against the cage but LeBlond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wada sprawls and moves away.
Wada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Wada
LeBlond pulls Wada in close to his closed guard and prevents Wada from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeBlond working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wada has passed into half guard!
LeBlond is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
LeBlond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada controlling the action here.
Wada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Wada
Wada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBlond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBlond shrugs it off.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wada tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada wants to take LeBlond's back here but LeBlond is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wada controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wada.
LeBlond just holding on.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wada wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada stalling.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wada stays in close to LeBlond's body and controls the position.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlond is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (5) Wada
Wada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeBlond stays in close to Wada's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Wada has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wada working for a triangle but LeBlond defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is pushing down on Wada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wada is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LeBlond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to control but can't.
LeBlond is taking a breather. Wada 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.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
Wada is staying active underneath LeBlond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada gets back to full guard.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlond is trying to control the action in half guard but Wada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wada is just riding it out for now. LeBlond eventually gives up the hold.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wada.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlond drops back looking for a leg! Wada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wada manages to kick LeBlond off! LeBlond jumps back into Wada's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (7) Wada
Wada wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBlond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wada drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeBlond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeBlond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeBlond! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LeBlond (6) vs (7) Wada
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wada, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeBlond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wada is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeps trying to improve his position.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond postures up.
LeBlond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond trying to control the action but Wada is working from the bottom.
Wada is trying to improve his position.
Wada manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeBlond's best efforts.
LeBlond content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pressing down on Wada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wada is holding on for now.
Wada wants to improve his position but LeBlond is controlling well.
LeBlond wants to pass to mount but Wada is defending the position.
Wada is looking for a sweep. LeBlond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wada! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (9) vs (7) Wada
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wada is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBlond takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fincent LeBlond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios and Fincent LeBlond. Mytilinaios comes into the arena with Sanitarium blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying LeBlond's choice of entrance music: Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mytilinaios dives in and scores a takedown into LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (2) vs (0) LeBlond
Mytilinaios passes LeBlond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeBlond moves into full guard.
Mytilinaios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LeBlond looking to control.
LeBlond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mytilinaios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mytilinaios manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but LeBlond is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlond controls Mytilinaios momentarily but Mytilinaios frees himself.
LeBlond is looking for a triangle but Mytilinaios pushes his legs off easily.
Mytilinaios trying to move into half guard but instead LeBlond has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (2) vs (2) LeBlond
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios looking for a sweep. Not yet Mytilinaios, not yet.
Mytilinaios has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but LeBlond has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mytilinaios (2) vs (5) LeBlond
Mytilinaios tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LeBlond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mytilinaios, who protects the arm well.
LeBlond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mytilinaios knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LeBlond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mytilinaios rolls with the submission and now he's on top in LeBlond's guard! Nice work there by Mytilinaios! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (4) vs (5) LeBlond
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but LeBlond is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mytilinaios (7) vs (5) LeBlond
LeBlond can't do much from the bottom here.
Mytilinaios in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mytilinaios working away.
LeBlond is looking to reverse the position.
LeBlond regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mytilinaios's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mytilinaios in particular looking to stall.
LeBlond is staying active underneath Mytilinaios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
Mytilinaios is looking to stall here but LeBlond recovers full guard.
Mytilinaios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LeBlond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlond is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (7) vs (7) LeBlond
Mytilinaios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (9) vs (7) LeBlond
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mytilinaios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeBlond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
LeBlond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (9) vs (9) LeBlond
Mytilinaios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlond defends it easily.
LeBlond looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to control the position here.
Mytilinaios looking for a sweep. Not yet Mytilinaios, not yet.
Mytilinaios seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
LeBlond sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mytilinaios doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! LeBlond paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mytilinaios - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kostas Mytilinaios!
Kostas Mytilinaios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and John Gites. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gites's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Above The Law . Fincent LeBlond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gites shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LeBlond is trying to defend but Gites finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Gites
Gites is pressing down on LeBlond's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeBlond is holding on for now.
Gites is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeBlond has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeBlond works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass.
My spies in Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform me that Gites has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LeBlond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LeBlond has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (2) Gites
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Gites keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to pass the guard but Gites is keeping the position.
Gites has his foot on LeBlond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBlond works his way back into a safe position though.
Gites is trying to control the position but LeBlond postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from LeBlond's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gites has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeBlond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeBlond preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gites is looking for a triangle but LeBlond pushes his legs off easily.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
LeBlond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LeBlond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gites had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlond defends it easily.
Gites lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (4) Gites
Gites is pushing down on LeBlond's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeBlond is fighting to maintain full guard but Gites has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gites's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gites's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LeBlond (6) vs (4) Gites
Gites trying to control but not successfully.
LeBlond looking for the choke from the back.
Gites trying to control the action but LeBlond just sinks the hooks in.
Gites wants to escape the position.
Gites is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gites is really stuck here.
Gites manages to reverse the position and now he's in LeBlond's guard. Nice work there by Gites.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (6) vs (6) Gites
LeBlond 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.
Gites is looking to pass into half guard but LeBlond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now LeBlond is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (8) vs (6) Gites
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlond pushing down on Gites's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LeBlond is working for a kimura but Gites is defending it quite comfortably.
Gites wants to control but LeBlond passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (11) vs (6) Gites
LeBlond is trying to get an arm triangle but Gites is defending well.
Gites is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is keen to just control but Gites is a slippery customer.
Gites wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if LeBlond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gites gets back to full guard.
Gites wants to sweep here but LeBlond controlling him for the moment.
Gites is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gites pulls LeBlond in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond stopping the sweep attempt from Gites.
LeBlond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gites is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gites has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (11) vs (8) Gites
Gites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gites doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gites manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gites pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
Gites trying to control but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
Gites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond has his foot on Gites's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gites works his way back into a safe position though.
LeBlond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gites can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gites avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gites looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (13) vs (8) Gites
LeBlond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gites is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gites has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeBlond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gites manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlond manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (13) vs (10) Gites
Gites trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlond wants to sweep here but Gites controlling him for the moment.
LeBlond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gites slips nicely into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gites is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeBlond won't allow Gites to pass to mount.
LeBlond is defending against the submission attempts here by Gites.
Gites wants to pass to mount but LeBlond is defending the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gites is still trying to improve position.
Gites keeps trying to improve his position.
LeBlond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gites seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gites is working for a submission of some sort.
LeBlond trying to control but Gites postures up.
LeBlond wants to improve his position but Gites is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gites seems to be looking for submissions.
Gites is trying to control. LeBlond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeBlond wants to control but Gites is keeping busy.
Gites is keen to just control but LeBlond is a slippery customer.
Gites is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlond is trying to maintain the position but Gites is very close to passing his half guard.
Gites prevents LeBlond from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LeBlond.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass.
LeBlond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gites defends it easily.
Gites pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeBlond can't keep his opponent in guard - Gites advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gites trying to mount his opponent but LeBlond defends it.
Gites seems to be working for a kimura but LeBlond defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gites wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBlond keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBlond takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious Fincent LeBlond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated John Gites had this to say: 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Mega Funkyama. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Fincent LeBlond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Funkyama
LeBlond trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from LeBlond.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funkyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling from the top position.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but LeBlond is keeping the position.
Funkyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Funkyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
LeBlond wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Funkyama
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from LeBlond to control.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funkyama looking to control but LeBlond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
LeBlond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
Funkyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Funkyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Funkyama.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Funkyama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Funkyama is pressing down on LeBlond's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeBlond is holding on for now.
LeBlond tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but LeBlond defending well.
Funkyama is thwarting LeBlond's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
LeBlond tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (8) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
LeBlond wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Funkyama prevents LeBlond from getting the reversal.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Funkyama might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
LeBlond is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBlond tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
LeBlond is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
LeBlond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from LeBlond to control.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Funkyama.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeBlond tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBlond wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
Funkyama is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Funkyama the control monster continue. Boring.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying to escape the mount.
Funkyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
LeBlond is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying desperately to improve position.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Mega Funkyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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