PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Now I Lay Thee Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBeau
vs
Larsson

186 cm
34
191 lbs
26 - 4 - 0

180 cm
31
196 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Reaper Combatwear

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Larsson misses
and LeBeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
Larsson throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
Larsson is looking to chop away at LeBeau's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larsson.
Larsson tries to land a body kick
and LeBeau counters with an inside leg kick.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and LeBeau counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Larsson misses
and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Larsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Larsson looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming.
LeBeau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Larsson swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
Good work by Larsson as he checks the leg kick.
Henrik Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Larsson misses.
A low kick from Larsson is predictable there
and LeBeau counters with a low kick, right behind Larsson 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau blocks a leg kick.
LeBeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab from Larsson.
Larsson thumps LeBeau with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Larsson throws a leg kick but LeBeau moved away.

LeBeau darts in and clinches Larsson up against the cage.
LeBeau has Larsson pushed against the cage.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Larsson.
LeBeau scores with a shot to the side of Larsson's head.
Larsson letting LeBeau take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
LeBeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
Larsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBeau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larsson up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson wants to stall.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
Larsson lands a hook that snaps the head of LeBeau backwards.
Larsson takes a shot to the head.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
LeBeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from LeBeau as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from LeBeau fails to land.
Larsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
LeBeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
A short uppercut from LeBeau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBeau.
LeBeau avoiding damage.
Larsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
LeBeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by LeBeau.
Larsson is stalling here.
LeBeau wants to stall.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBeau avoids it.
LeBeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LeBeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
LeBeau stalls.
Larsson taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBeau blocks a body shot from Larsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larsson doesn't seem bothered though.
LeBeau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson 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.
Larsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LeBeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsson misses with a low kick as LeBeau jumps back.
LeBeau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by LeBeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBeau lands a leg kick that knocks Larsson off balance momentarily.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a leg kick but Larsson moved away.
LeBeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsson looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely.
Larsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBeau to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larsson looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming.
LeBeau moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Larsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larsson tries to score with a low kick but LeBeau moves his leg out of the way.
LeBeau scores with a nice strike.
Larsson throws a leg kick
and LeBeau counters with a nice body shot.
Remy LeBeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBeau lands the left hand.
Larsson throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBeau. That's going to slow Larsson down.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
LeBeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Larsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from LeBeau.
LeBeau moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
LeBeau blocks a low kick nicely.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick and LeBeau moves out of range easily.
LeBeau lands a high kick!
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larsson throws a sloppy head kick
and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Larsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBeau lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBeau can pounce on him.

LeBeau closes the distance and pushes Larsson back into the cage.
LeBeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larsson tries to stall but LeBeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBeau's elbow.
Larsson tries a body shot but LeBeau blocks it.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but LeBeau avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson blocks the elbow strike.
LeBeau misses with a body punch.
Larsson letting LeBeau take a breather here.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBeau avoids it.
LeBeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBeau lands with a light punch inside.
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!
LeBeau looking to slow down the pace here.
LeBeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larssons head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeBeau blocks it with crossed arms.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Larsson is working LeBeau over against the cage.
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body.
Larsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBeau stalling the fight.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
LeBeau leaning against his opponent.
LeBeau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Larsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larsson throws a head kick but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

LeBeau forces Larsson back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeBeau as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
LeBeau blocks an uppercut.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LeBeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on LeBeau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LeBeau lands a shoulder strike.
LeBeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Larsson is rocked!
LeBeau lands with a right to the head.
Larsson is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBeau finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by LeBeau.
LeBeau lands with a right to the head.

That has opened up Henrik Larsson's cut even more.
Larsson avoiding damage as LeBeau throws knees to the body.
LeBeau tries to land knees in the clinch but Larsson avoids the damage to the body.
LeBeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson prevents a body shot from LeBeau.
LeBeau dips a shoulder and cracks Larsson with a mighty uppercut! Larsson falls back against the cage and LeBeau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Larsson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - LeBeau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau retains his middleweight title!
Remy LeBeau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.