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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond comes to the ring accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Virne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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187 cm
36
262 lbs
18 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Fincent LeBlond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Virne's waist but Virne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeBlond off to one side.
Virne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlond tries for a takedown but Virne circles away easily
and Virne counters with a takedown into side control.
Virne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeBlond is trying to improve his position.
Virne is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Virne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond is staying active underneath Virne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlond moves into full guard.
Virne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virne wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virne is aware though and is defending well.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Virne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LeBlond sees it coming and defends easily.
LeBlond trying to control but Virne postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virne in particular looking to stall.
LeBlond wants to get back to full guard.
LeBlond trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virne is controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeBlond slaps away a takedown attempt from Virne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to roll over but Virne keeps him under control.
LeBlond is looking to control Virne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeBlond avoid being mounted?
LeBlond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virne pulls his head out easily.
LeBlond is staying active underneath Virne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlond moves into full guard.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Virne wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Virne forces his way into half guard.
Virne is working for a kimura but LeBlond is defending it quite comfortably.
LeBlond is not content to let Virne control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to control but Virne postures up.
Virne wants to pass to mount but LeBlond is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LeBlond sees it coming and defends easily.
Virne is keen to just control but LeBlond is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virne postures up.
LeBlond has an active guard here but Virne has managed to pass into half guard.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back.
LeBlond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Virne wants to take a breather but LeBlond is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Virne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Virne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlond is just riding it out for now. Virne eventually gives up the hold.
LeBlond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeBlond has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
LeBlond is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarppi Virne will probably get the nod.
That's time! LeBlond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LeBlond doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Virne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlond is on top in guard.
Virne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LeBlond slips nicely into half guard.
Virne moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBlond postures up.
Virne can't keep his opponent in guard - LeBlond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
LeBlond trying to control the action but Virne is working from the bottom.
Virne wants to get back to full guard.
LeBlond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virne keeps working.
Jarppi Virne has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBlond is pressing down on Virne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virne is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne manages to get to full guard.
LeBlond trying to control but Virne is working from the bottom.
LeBlond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym Now with StandUP inform us that Virne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to pass the guard but Virne is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fincent LeBlond wasn't doing enough on the ground.
LeBlond misses with a takedown
and Virne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for LeBlond!
Virne goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LeBlond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Virne but great work by LeBlond.
LeBlond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Virne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Virne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Virne is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne tries to regain full guard. Instead though, LeBlond has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Virne tries to lock up and control but LeBlond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virne regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virne is holding on to half guard well.
Virne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeBlond is working away from the top position though.
Virne manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Virne keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
Virne keeping full guard, as LeBlond tries to pass.
Virne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlond wants to pass the guard but Virne is keeping the position.
LeBlond passes Virne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying to work for a kimura but Virne is defending well.
LeBlond wants to control but Virne is keeping him busy.
Virne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virne is trying to maintain the position but LeBlond is very close to passing his half guard.
Virne gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virne is keeping the position for now.
Virne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virne 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 passes Virne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virne tries to roll over but LeBlond keeps him under control.
Virne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeBlond wants to advance to full mount but Virne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
LeBlond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virne trying to control the position.
LeBlond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Virne trying to control the position.
Jarppi Virne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
LeBlond tries for a takedown but Virne circles away easily
and Virne counters with a single leg into guard. LeBlond didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fincent LeBlond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virne trying to control but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlond trying to keep a closed guard but Virne is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarppi Virne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LeBlond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LeBlond dives in for a single leg takedown but Virne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Virne gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, LeBlond regains guard.
Virne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virne 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!
Virne can't keep his opponent in guard - LeBlond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying to control. Virne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeBlond is working for a kimura but Virne is defending it quite comfortably.
LeBlond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virne is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
LeBlond won't allow Virne to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. LeBlond seems to have locked his on tight now - Virne screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for LeBlond, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fincent LeBlond!
Fincent LeBlond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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