PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 2713 p4p, 2649 weight class) and Magnus Forsberg (ranked 381 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Legrand
vs
Forsberg

190 cm
26
212
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
20
211
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legrand dives in for a single leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Forsberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Legrand gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forsberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legrand.
Forsberg tries to kick Legrand off but Legrand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Forsberg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forsberg is trying to stand.
Legrand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legrand lands a couple of good shots and Forsberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Legrand working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Forsberg is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Legrand has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Forsberg taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernand Legrand!
A relieved looking Fernand Legrand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.