PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legstrong has chosen Carbon Based Lifeforms - Hydroponic Garden as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LeBeau
vs
Legstrong

180 cm
33
190 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

188 cm
34
196 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)

Arcticus University: London
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau misses with an uppercut. Legstrong saw that one coming.
Legstrong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Legstrong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeBeau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Legstrong moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legstrong wants to control the pace but LeBeau is squirming around nicely.

Legstrong has control of LeBeau's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LeBeau regains control of the situation pretty easily.
LeBeau is in all sorts of trouble here.

Legstrong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LeBeau is surviving well by controlling Legstrong's body position as best he can.
LeBeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Legstrong seems to be looking for submissions.
LeBeau wants to get back to full guard.
Legstrong stalling.
LeBeau trying to control from the bottom.
LeBeau works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBeau pulls Legstrong in to control the position.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau pulls Legstrong in to control the position.
Legstrong stopping the sweep attempt from LeBeau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong looking to pass the guard.

LeBeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
LeBeau wants to stand but Legstrong is controlling the position.
Legstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Legstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Legstrong looking to pass the guard.
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong content to stall in guard here.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBeau seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
LeBeau tries to strike from the bottom.
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.
Legstrong stands and throws LeBeau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet but Legstrong drags him back down.
Legstrong wants to control but LeBeau is keeping him busy.
LeBeau is trying to control Legstrong's posture but Legstrong avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
LeBeau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LeBeau is thwarting Legstrong's attempts to control the position.
Legstrong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LeBeau distracts Legstrong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Legstrong trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Legstrong is retaining full guard.
LeBeau connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lance Legstrong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LeBeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from LeBeau misses.
Legstrong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBeau checks it well.
Remy LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legstrong! But no joy.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
and Legstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBeau cracks Legstrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeBeau moves out of range as Legstrong throws a body kick.
LeBeau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legstrong.
A jab from LeBeau misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Legstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau looking for a sweep but Legstrong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Legstrong controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau is working to get back to half guard.
Legstrong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legstrong wants to control the pace but LeBeau is squirming around nicely.

Legstrong working for a guillotine from mount but LeBeau is in no mood to give up.
Legstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Legstrong prevents LeBeau from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Legstrong controlling well, preventing LeBeau from escaping the position.
LeBeau is working hard here to advance position.

Legstrong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. LeBeau is defending well though. Legstrong let's go of the attempt for now.
Legstrong controls the action.
LeBeau wants to control his opponent's hands but Legstrong gets his hands free.
Legstrong is hanging on to LeBeau's back as he tries to escape.
Lance Legstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legstrong not allowing LeBeau to control his hands.

LeBeau is trying to defend against the choke here but Legstrong has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Legstrong Tightens the hold and LeBeau taps out furiously! Legstrong displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Legstrong!
Lance Legstrong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.