PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frances LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frances LeBlanc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Viking
vs
LeBlanc

185 cm
21
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frances LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Viking ducks under and follows up with a left that Viking also avoids with ease.
Viking misses with a takedown attempt - LeBlanc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viking tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Viking throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viking throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc throws a combination. Viking tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Techno Viking has been cut.
Viking tries to clinch but LeBlanc is having none of it.
Viking tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from LeBlanc as Viking shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Techno Viking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking is looking to clinch.
Viking dives in and grabs LeBlanc's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBlanc pushes down on Viking's head and hops out.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Viking avoids nicely.
Viking shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viking wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
Viking dives in and grabs LeBlanc's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBlanc pushes down on Viking's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
Viking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeBlanc sprawls well. LeBlanc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viking gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlanc cracks Viking with a good jab.
Viking doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viking.
Viking is breathing heavily.
Viking walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viking.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from LeBlanc misses.
Nice straight punches there by LeBlanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBlanc.
Viking tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

LeBlanc lands a left and a right that send Viking crashing to the mat, dazed. LeBlanc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Viking is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Viking's defenses.
Oh Viking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBlanc ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Viking's jaw. Viking's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! LeBlanc does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frances LeBlanc!