PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Claude LeBlanc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

LeBlanc
vs
Sandman

184 cm
33
220 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

180 cm
30
210 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

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Good gas tank

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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Sandman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sandman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandman moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sandman.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandman jabs at LeBlanc's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sandman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LeBlanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandman off the cage and back into range.
Sandman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman misses the jab.
LeBlanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
LeBlanc blocks a jab.
Sandman looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
Sandman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandman at a distance.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandman.
Sandman takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Sandman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but Sandman manages to avoid it.
Sandman just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandman cracks LeBlanc with a good jab.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandman was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandman lands a nice shot that snaps LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Sandman was well out of range.
Sandman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and LeBlanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Sandman.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Sandman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Sandman coming out on top.
Sandman misses with a looping right.

Oooooh!!! LeBlanc has knocked Sandman down with a huge combo! LeBlanc steps away and waves a wobbly Sandman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Sandman is rocked!

It looks like The Sandman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc trying to control the position here.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sandman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Sandman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Sandman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sandman fails with a takedown attempt.
As Sandman backs away, LeBlanc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sandman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sandman is looking for a kimura here.
Sandman trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeping control of the position.

Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeBlanc has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeBlanc is trying is best to control the position here.

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.
LeBlanc tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg.

Sandman is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.
Sandman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but LeBlanc defending well.
Sandman throwing shots but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.

Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlanc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlanc looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandman prevents LeBlanc from improving his position.

Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandman breaks from LeBlanc's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Sandman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBlanc turns into him and now he's in Sandman's guard.

Sandman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck.
The Sandman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sandman pushes a forearm under LeBlanc's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, LeBlanc is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sandman!
An out of breath The Sandman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.