PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Kekman (ranked 23209 p4p, 22890 weight class) and Guy Leblond (ranked 259 p4p, 266 weight class). Guy Leblond is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kekman
vs
Leblond

170 cm
25
135
0 - 5 - 0

165 cm
26
145
12 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totoy Kekman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kekman lands with a thumping leg kick.

Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leblond showed some decent athleticism there.
Leblond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Leblond stands up from half guard.

Leblond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kekman's guard.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond passes into half guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond stops Kekman from getting back to his feet.
Leblond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leblond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Leblond 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 continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kekman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Leblond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kekman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kekman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kekman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leblond is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kekman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leblond scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Kekman hold on?! Leblond is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leblond controlling the positon.
Leblond connects with a big shot to the side of Kekman's head.

Leblond looking to break Kekman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kekman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leblond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leblond lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kekman.
Kekman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblond scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Leblond lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Leblond.
Leblond really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kekman.
Leblond lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Kekman is rocked!
Leblond is punishing Kekman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oh Kekman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leblond lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kekman gets tackled into the cage by Leblond. Leblond maintains the clinch.
Kekman trying to land knees to the body.

Leblond breaks from the clinch.
Kekman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leblond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Kekman in a clinch.
Kekman tries to throw a body punch but Leblond avoids it by throwing Kekman back against the cage.
Kekman seems to have got his legs back now.

Leblond works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Leblond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekman wants to stand and escape but Leblond is having none of it.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Leblond manages to pass to side control.
Ground and pound from Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him
Leblond slips a nice elbow through Kekman's hands, connecting with Kekman's forehead.
Leblond working Kekman over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leblond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him
Leblond scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Leblond is looking for a kimura here.
Leblond is taking a breather. Kekman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kekman is looking to get back to is feet but Leblond passes into side control.
Kekman is trying to buck Leblond off.

Leblond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kekman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leblond but great work by Kekman.
Leblond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Leblond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekman has control of an arm but Leblond manages to advance to Kekman's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kekman right now.

Kekman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kekman is trying to get back to his feet but Leblond has full control of the position and if anything, Kekman has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Kekman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leblond gets his way!
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leblond lands strikes to the head.
Kekman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leblond.

Leblond has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kekman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leblond's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kekman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leblond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kekman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kekman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kekman slips a jab and a cross from Leblond.
Leblond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kekman misses with the combination.
Kekman connects with a solid leg kick.

Leblond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leblond is controlling him.

Kekman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leblond passes into side control.

Leblond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leblond stands up.
Leblond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kekman.

Leblond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kekman's half guard.
Leblond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Leblond is trying to work for a kimura but Kekman is defending well.
Leblond trying to mount his opponent but Kekman defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblond not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leblond lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond wants to pass the guard but Kekman is defending well.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kekman pushes Leblond off but Leblond dives into side control.
Kekman is pushing Leblond's head away, looking to escape. Leblond manages to hold on to the position though.

Leblond decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kekman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kekman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kekman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kekman wants to clinch.
Leblond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Totoy Kekman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Leblond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leblond shoots in and bounces Kekman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leblond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Leblond!