PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 2654 p4p, 2611 weight class) and Jake Watson (ranked 382 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Legrand
vs
Watson

190 cm
29
212
5 - 5 - 0

205 cm
22
205
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Watson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legrand manages to avoid it.
Legrand shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Legrand tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Watson. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Legrand.
Legrand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson catches Legrand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Watson.

Legrand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Legrand lands in his opponent's guard.
Legrand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson has Legrand pulled in close to control his posture.

Legrand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson has Legrand pulled in close to control his posture.
Legrand trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Legrand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Watson is looking for a triangle but Legrand pushes his legs off easily.
Watson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Watson keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Watson has Legrand pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Legrand from controlling successfully.
Watson trying to control the position here.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Watson pushes a forearm under Legrand's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Legrand is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Watson!
A relieved looking Jake Watson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.