PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma comes to the cage accompanied by Power Of Soul. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dhamma
vs
LeBeau

179 cm
29
194 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

180 cm
31
190 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by LeBeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBeau.
We've been informed that LeBeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
LeBeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LeBeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dhamma under the eye.
Dhamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand

and Dhamma counters with a nice double leg into side control. LeBeau won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dhamma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeBeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dhamma working away.

Dhamma tries for a kimura but LeBeau is defending well.
Dhamma working away.
LeBeau is trying to get back to his feet.

Dhamma tries for a kimura but LeBeau is defending well.
LeBeau is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dhamma controlling the position.
LeBeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Dhamma is looking to take a break and control but LeBeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeBeau has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dhamma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LeBeau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LeBeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LeBeau manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dhamma decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
LeBeau misses with a straight left.
LeBeau works the jab nicely.
LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeBeau throws out a powerful jab.
Dhamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from LeBeau misses

and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
Dhamma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
LeBeau is still trying to improve position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dhamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhamma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBeau is adopting a defensive guard.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhamma's guard.

Dhamma keeping moving, preventing LeBeau from controlling successfully.
LeBeau is looking to stand up but Dhamma won't let him.
LeBeau wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch combination from LeBeau misses.
Dhamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBeau is fending him off so far but Dhamma persists. Nope, LeBeau circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhamma.
Dhamma drops his hands momentarily and LeBeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dhamma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from LeBeau.
Dhamma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from LeBeau does it's job there.
LeBeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dhamma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Remy LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dhamma closes the distance and clinches up with LeBeau, looking for a takedown. Dhamma pushes LeBeau against the cage but LeBeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - LeBeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dhamma slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
Dhamma throws a quick counter head kick but LeBeau was just out of range.
LeBeau lands a nice hook to Dhamma's body. Dhamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dhamma slips a jab from LeBeau.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but LeBeau is quick to defend against it.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Dhamma moves out of range.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau lands with a straight right. Dhamma didn't see that one coming.
Dhamma slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBeau.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Dhamma moved out of range.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dhamma ducks right into an uppercut from LeBeau.
Nice shot lands for LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from LeBeau.
A combination from LeBeau does no damage.
The fighters circling - LeBeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau throws a good cross that connects.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhamma.
LeBeau throws a push kick but Dhamma slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau lands a right hook to the body.
LeBeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dhamma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dhamma defending well as LeBeau loads up on a big left hand.
Dhamma slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a right hand

and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown. LeBeau fights it but they end up in guard.

LeBeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhamma stopping the sweep attempt from LeBeau.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dhamma stands and steps away. LeBeau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by LeBeau - just one landing.

Dhamma forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhamma can't get the takedown.

LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
LeBeau lands a lovely overhand right.
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.

Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Dhamma moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Dhamma avoids the punch easily.
LeBeau misses the jab.
Dhamma moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
Dhamma throwing a counter right hand but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but LeBeau is quick to defend against it.
LeBeau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
Dhamma slips a straight right by LeBeau.
LeBeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from LeBeau misses

and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dhamma is looking for a kimura but LeBeau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
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 wants to improve his position but Dhamma is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dhamma is working for a kimura but LeBeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Yogi Dhamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeBeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBeau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
LeBeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dhamma is controlling him.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dhamma with a nice head shot there.
LeBeau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhamma manages to get himself to full guard.

LeBeau wants to get up but he can't break Dhamma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeBeau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

LeBeau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dhamma has a closed guard, preventing LeBeau from standing up.

Dhamma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBeau defends it easily.

Dhamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBeau wanted to stand there but Dhamma had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Dhamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LeBeau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dhamma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeBeau is aware though and is defending well.

Dhamma has his foot on LeBeau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBeau works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as LeBeau tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBeau passes Dhamma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhamma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

LeBeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but LeBeau sprawls and moves away.
A jab from LeBeau finds it's way through Dhamma's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from LeBeau as Dhamma shoots in.
LeBeau lands with a right hand.
LeBeau works Dhamma's body with a nice hook.
Dhamma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crunch! LeBeau slams his shin into Dhamma's torso.
LeBeau scores with a nice right hand.
LeBeau with a jab.
Dhamma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBeau throws a hook but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBeau misses with a kick to the body.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but LeBeau is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.

LeBeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Dhamma is having none of it.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
Dhamma chips away with some ground and pound.
Dhamma prevents LeBeau from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau working a defensive guard here.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
LeBeau is trying to control the position but Dhamma postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.
Dhamma trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBeau pulls Dhamma in close to his closed guard and prevents Dhamma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dhamma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBeau's head.
LeBeau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Dhamma is having none of it.
LeBeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhamma throwing strikes but missing.
Dhamma won't allow LeBeau to get back to his feet.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
LeBeau lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma fails with the takedown.
A combination from LeBeau does no damage.
LeBeau cracks Dhamma with a good jab.
LeBeau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBeau but LeBeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBeau wants to counter the offense by Dhamma and move into the clinch position.
LeBeau throws a front kick aimed at Dhamma's knee but Dhamma avoids it well.
Dhamma takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBeau, right into the meat.
Dhamma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dhamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dhamma moves away from the strike by LeBeau.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Dhamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nice defenses there by Dhamma.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhamma or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBeau, which made it look bad.
LeBeau lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
LeBeau misses with a low kick.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau connects with a single shot there.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Dhamma's shoulder, as Dhamma tries to avoid the shot.
LeBeau swings for the body but Dhamma moves out of range.
LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhamma sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau scores with a leg kick.
Dhamma avoids the body shot from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands the left hand.
LeBeau tries to land a body kick

so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBeau is on top in guard.

Dhamma keeping full guard, as LeBeau tries to pass.
LeBeau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Dhamma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

LeBeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

LeBeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBeau is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBeau has wrist control.
Dhamma with a nice head shot there.
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 wants to stand and escape but Dhamma is having none of it.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBeau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhamma manages to get himself to full guard.

Dhamma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dhamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LeBeau is looking to stand up but Dhamma won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Dhamma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dhamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LeBeau working a defensive guard here.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dhamma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dhamma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBeau wants to stand but Dhamma is controlling the position.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dhamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and LeBeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhamma has managed to get both his arms back between LeBeau's legs - danger averted.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
Dhamma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBeau's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dhamma stands up over LeBeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dhamma stands up from LeBeau's guard - Dhamma perhaps looking for a knockout.
LeBeau connects with a jab.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhamma moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBeau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 44:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau is the new middleweight champion!
Remy LeBeau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.