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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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135 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cesar.
Cesar fails with the takedown.
LeBeau looks to land a combination but Cesar avoids it well.
Cesar lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cesar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LeBeau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LeBeau doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LeBeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cesar is controlling him.
Cesar postures up.
Cesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBeau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LeBeau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cesar stands up from LeBeau's guard - Cesar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cesar closes the distance and clinches up with LeBeau, looking for a takedown. Cesar pushes LeBeau against the cage but LeBeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Cesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from LeBeau both land. Nice combination.
LeBeau lands a two punch combo.
Cesar misses with a combination
and LeBeau counters with a one-two to the body.
LeBeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marcelo Cesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar shoots and misses
and LeBeau counters with a two punch combo.
LeBeau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cesar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cesar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBeau counters with a three punch combo that has Cesar backing up. Cesar nods at LeBeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LeBeau!
Cesar lands with a nice combination. LeBeau backs away looking to recover.
LeBeau connects with a high kick.
Cesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeBeau throws a series of strikes that have Cesar backpedaling.
Cesar misses with a two punch combination.
LeBeau dodges the punch combination from Cesar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by LeBeau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBeau grinds an elbow into Cesar's temple.
LeBeau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cesar to see if he's OK.
LeBeau lands some shots froms side control.
Cesar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LeBeau is controlling him well.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Cesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cesar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LeBeau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
LeBeau cracks Cesar with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau stands up and beckons Cesar to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cesar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cesar.
Some wild striking there from Cesar.
Cesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cesar sprawls well initially but LeBeau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cesar tries to kick LeBeau off but LeBeau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeBeau passes to side control.
Cesar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LeBeau looks up at the clock and then as Cesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LeBeau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau lands a nice forearm strike.
LeBeau stands up and beckons Cesar to his feet.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Cesar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with a three punch combo that has Cesar backing up. Cesar nods at LeBeau to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Cesar does no damage.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cesar throws a combination that misses
and LeBeau counters with a big head kick but Cesar shrugs it off.
LeBeau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cesar's head.
Cesar with a poor takedown
and LeBeau counters with a head kick. That will keep Cesar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LeBeau!
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Cesar moves out of range easily.
Cesar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeBeau scores with a head kick.
Cesar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar pushes LeBeau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LeBeau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBeau lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cesar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but LeBeau drags him back down.
LeBeau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Cesar.
Cesar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cesar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeBeau counters with a single leg into guard. Cesar didn't expect that.
Cesar is looking to stand up but LeBeau isn't so interested in that idea.
LeBeau scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeBeau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeBeau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBeau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cesar wriggles free and stands up.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Cesar.
LeBeau is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cesar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBeau as he avoids it easily.
LeBeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cesar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBeau pinned against the cage. LeBeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar looks to clinch
and LeBeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau gets a takedown into half guard.
LeBeau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LeBeau connects with a nice short shot to Cesar's temple.
Cesar is trying to stand.
Cesar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cesar taking some punishment here, with LeBeau in his half guard.
LeBeau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LeBeau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cesar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cesar wants to stand back up but LeBeau manages to pass into side control.
Cesar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LeBeau scoring with punches and elbows.
LeBeau is working Cesar over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands an elbow.
Cesar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LeBeau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cesar taking a bit of punishment here - LeBeau scoring with strikes.
LeBeau working the body and head with strikes.
Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
LeBeau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but LeBeau drags him back down.
Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cesar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
LeBeau in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cesar is pushing LeBeau's head away, looking to escape. LeBeau manages to hold on to the position though.
LeBeau is putting a hurting on Cesar here, landing some big shots from side control.
LeBeau cracks Cesar with a big elbow.
Cesar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LeBeau prevents Cesar from escaping the position.
LeBeau working the head with strikes.
LeBeau scoring with punches from side control.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
LeBeau grinds an elbow into Cesar's temple.
LeBeau scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau cracks Cesar with a big elbow.
LeBeau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
LeBeau landing a few strikes.
Cesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cesar tries to escape but LeBeau is in control.
Remy LeBeau has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBeau working the body and head with strikes.
LeBeau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LeBeau has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LeBeau decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cesar to his feet.
LeBeau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LeBeau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cesar did well to prevent LeBeau getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cesar tries to kick LeBeau off but LeBeau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeBeau lands with a punch from half guard.
LeBeau stops Cesar from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
LeBeau throws a nice head kick!
LeBeau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cesar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeBeau's half guard.
LeBeau gets full guard.
LeBeau wriggles free and stands up.
Cesar shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Cesar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cesar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cesar shoots and misses
and LeBeau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cesar won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Cesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cesar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LeBeau is controlling him well.
LeBeau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cesar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LeBeau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cesar is trying to buck LeBeau off.
LeBeau looks up at the clock and then as Cesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LeBeau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
LeBeau stands up and beckons Cesar to his feet.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Cesar moves out of range.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Cesar tries to sprawl but LeBeau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cesar pushes LeBeau off and gets back to his feet.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBeau.
Cesar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LeBeau counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cesar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LeBeau scores with a head kick.
LeBeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcelo Cesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cesar throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cesar with a poor takedown
and LeBeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBeau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeBeau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cesar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cesar swinging wildly here.
LeBeau drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cesar wants to stand but LeBeau is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeBeau landing some decent shots from guard.
LeBeau lands a couple of elbows.
Cesar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LeBeau prevents Cesar from getting back to his feet.
LeBeau works over Cesar with some ground and pound from guard.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but LeBeau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeBeau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cesar's head.
LeBeau gets to his feet. Cesar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBeau.
LeBeau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cesar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeBeau sprawls well. LeBeau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cesar gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for LeBeau.
Marcelo Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LeBeau lands a two punch combo.
Cesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau moves out of range as Cesar strikes.
LeBeau lands a head kick!
Remy LeBeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cesar falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, LeBeau seems content to control.
Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeBeau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Remy LeBeau!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Remy LeBeau!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau wins by unanimous decision!
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