PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fist Steelneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBeau
vs
Steelneck

186 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

188 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fist Steelneck!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau wants to clinch.

Steelneck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LeBeau is trying to get back to his feet.
LeBeau trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
LeBeau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Steelneck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steelneck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Steelneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

LeBeau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Steelneck in a clinch.

Steelneck is fighting off a takedown attempt but LeBeau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steelneck to the mat. Steelneck regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Steelneck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steelneck looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelneck wants to sweep but no luck.

Steelneck is working an open guard so LeBeau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LeBeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steelneck shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steelneck circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck dives in and grabs LeBeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes down on Steelneck's head and hops out.
Steelneck misses with a looping left.
Steelneck shoots in but LeBeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Steelneck.
Steelneck shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBeau sprawls well. He's pushed Steelneck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau has managed to clinch.
Steelneck wants a takedown.

LeBeau wants the takedown. Steelneck is fighting it off but LeBeau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steelneck's guard against the cage.

LeBeau stands up and waves to Steelneck to follow him.
LeBeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeBeau tries to clinch but Steelneck moves out of range.
Steelneck tries for a takedown but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBeau connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBeau.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

LeBeau clinches up with Steelneck and pushes him back against the cage.

Steelneck tightens his grip and picks LeBeau up, before dumping him to the ground. LeBeau manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau has his feet on Steelneck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fist Steelneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steelneck.
Steelneck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBeau. LeBeau obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau wants to clinch up but Steelneck keeps it at a distance.
LeBeau tries to clinch there but Steelneck circles away.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck shoots for a takedown but LeBeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
Steelneck shoots in but LeBeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.

LeBeau clinches with his opponent.
Steelneck goes for a takedown in the clinch but LeBeau prevents it.

LeBeau has picked Steelneck up - he's going for a ride! LeBeau dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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 postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steelneck to stand up.
Steelneck tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeBeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steelneck somewhat.
LeBeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Steelneck circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBeau wants to clinch.
Steelneck keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau 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.

A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Steelneck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

LeBeau clinches up with Steelneck and pushes him back against the cage.
LeBeau with a knee to the head.
LeBeau tries to land a knee to the head but Steelneck blocks with his arms.

LeBeau has picked Steelneck up - he's going for a ride! LeBeau dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

LeBeau decides to return to a standing position.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense.
Steelneck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

LeBeau clinches with his opponent.

LeBeau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LeBeau wants to stand up but Steelneck is controlling the position.
Steelneck is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

LeBeau decides to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelneck keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelneck dives in and grabs LeBeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes down on Steelneck's head and hops out.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Steelneck.
Steelneck shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Steelneck 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.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

LeBeau gets a clinch.
LeBeau looking to throw knees to the head but Steelneck is blocking nicely.

LeBeau has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steelneck is trying to keep an underhook but LeBeau manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LeBeau stands up from half guard.
Steelneck misses with a body shot.
Steelneck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelneck swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Steelneck drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet but Steelneck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

LeBeau pushes Steelneck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

LeBeau clinches.
Steelneck wants a takedown.

LeBeau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

LeBeau decides to stand up.
LeBeau throws a leg kick but Steelneck sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau moves into the clinch successfully.

LeBeau wants the takedown. Steelneck is fighting it off but LeBeau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steelneck's guard against the cage.

LeBeau stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from LeBeau. No joy for Steelneck on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steelneck. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steelneck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeBeau's waist but LeBeau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steelneck off to one side.
LeBeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
Steelneck circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelneck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Steelneck or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBeau which made him look bad.

LeBeau instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau lands a takedown into guard.

LeBeau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steelneck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBeau pinned against the cage. LeBeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steelneck shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steelneck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LeBeau.
Steelneck checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Steelneck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.

Steelneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LeBeau tries to kick Steelneck off but Steelneck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelneck is looking to take a break and control but LeBeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steelneck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steelneck fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
Steelneck checks a leg kick.
LeBeau slaps away a takedown attempt from Steelneck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fist Steelneck.

LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Steelneck in a clinch.

LeBeau has hold of one of Steelneck's legs. Steelneck is fighting the takedown attempt but LeBeau gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
LeBeau wants to stand but Steelneck is controlling his posture from full guard.

Steelneck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBeau defends it easily.
Steelneck has a closed guard, preventing LeBeau from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Steelneck working for a submission but LeBeau is keeping him at bay.
Steelneck won't let LeBeau get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steelneck lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
LeBeau wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Steelneck connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Steelneck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBeau to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBeau shrugs it off.

LeBeau somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Steelneck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBeau pinned against the cage. LeBeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelneck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeBeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBeau. That's going to slow Steelneck down.
LeBeau throws a low kick but Steelneck avoids it.

Steelneck gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelneck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fist Steelneck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steelneck stops LeBeau from getting back to his feet.
LeBeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steelneck tries to pass to full mount but LeBeau defends it.
LeBeau pushes Steelneck off looking to stand but Steelneck dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fist Steelneck.
Well LeBeau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau!