PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Pangolinan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Legard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crank That (Travis Barker Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sebastien Legard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pangolinan
vs
Legard

175 cm
20
264 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Pangolinan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastien Legard!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pangolinan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Legard's half guard.
Legard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legard can't keep his opponent in guard - Pangolinan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pangolinan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Pangolinan wants to work for an arm triangle but Legard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pangolinan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pangolinan drops an elbow to the side of Legard's head.
Legard controlling the position well.
Legard is trying to stand up here but Pangolinan is controlling him well.
Pangolinan is looking to advance position but Legard won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pangolinan looks to land a strike but Legard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pangolinan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legard pulls Pangolinan in close to prevent any damage.
Pangolinan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pangolinan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legard is keeping the position for now.
Pangolinan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legard's head.
Pangolinan throwing strikes but missing.
Pangolinan cracks Legard with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pangolinan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legard is keeping the position for now.

Pangolinan has gone for a leg lock! Legard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pangolinan's guard.
Pangolinan keeping full guard, as Legard tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pangolinan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Legard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pangolinan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Legard's back instead.
Legard covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pangolinan scores with strikes from the back.
Pangolinan has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Legard.
Legard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pangolinan landing with strikes.
Legard looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pangolinan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Pangolinan has the hooks in. Legard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Legard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pangolinan's arms.
Pangolinan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Pangolinan lands strikes to the head.
Pangolinan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Pangolinan lands a shot to the head.
Legard covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pangolinan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pangolinan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Legard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pangolinan is trying to stick to Legard's back but Legard is turning into Pangolinan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pangolinan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Legard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pangolinan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Legard has passed into half guard!
Legard prevents Pangolinan from improving his position.

Pangolinan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pangolinan missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pangolinan manages to get to full guard.
Legard wants to pass the guard but Pangolinan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Pangolinan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Legard with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pangolinan is defended easily by Legard.
Nice takedown defense from Legard. No joy for Pangolinan on that attempt.
Pangolinan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legard lands an overhand right.
Pangolinan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pangolinan shoots in and drives through. Legard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Pangolinan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legard scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pangolinan tries to close the distance and clinch but Legard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legard leaves Pangolinan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legard scores with a punch to the head.
Pangolinan shoots in for a takedown but Legard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legard lands with a right and another and another! Pangolinan is in big trouble! Legard lands again and this time it's lights out for Pangolinan! A quality knockout there for Legard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sebastien Legard!