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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
27 - 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
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
Vronsky slips a jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vronsky.
Vronsky blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
Vronsky throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Vronsky staying out of range there.
LeBeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Vronsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeBeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Vronsky is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Vronsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBeau throws a front kick aimed at Vronsky's knee but Vronsky avoids it well.
Vronsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vronsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Vronsky.
LeBeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vronsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeBeau managing to control the position.
Vronsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeBeau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vronsky tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBeau is retaining full guard.
Vronsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeBeau keeping full guard, as Vronsky tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
Vronsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vronsky stopping the sweep attempt from LeBeau.
Vronsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBeau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vronsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky keeping hold of LeBeau's head, controlling as best he can.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.
LeBeau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vronsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeBeau wants to stand but Vronsky has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vronsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vronsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky working a defensive guard here.
Vronsky seems keen to control LeBeau's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vronsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vronsky dominated that round.
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.
Vronsky stuns LeBeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
Good exchange - LeBeau coming out on top.
A thudding body kick lands there by LeBeau!
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Vronsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vronsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vronsky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeBeau's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau is trying to stand.
Vronsky trying to control from half guard but LeBeau is working away.
Vronsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky working over LeBeau with some ground and pound. LeBeau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vronsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vronsky is keen to just control but LeBeau is a slippery customer.
LeBeau looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vronsky wants to control but LeBeau is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vronsky is pressing down on LeBeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeBeau is holding on for now.
Vronsky passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vronsky controlling his opponent.
LeBeau working to try and regain half guard.
LeBeau wants to hold on but Vronsky pushes him away.
Vronsky tries to control but LeBeau wriggling away.
Vronsky breaks from LeBeau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Vronsky.
LeBeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
LeBeau regains half guard.
LeBeau tries to kick Vronsky off but Vronsky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeBeau gets full guard.
Vronsky tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBeau is retaining full guard.
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.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky throws a strike but LeBeau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vronsky seems keen to control LeBeau's posture.
Vronsky working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBeau wants to control from the top but Vronsky keeps moving.
Vronsky pulls LeBeau in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vronsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vronsky misses with a hook. LeBeau ducked under it nicely.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vronsky.
Vronsky throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it.
LeBeau moves out of range as Vronsky strikes.
Vronsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBeau is fending him off so far but Vronsky persists. Nope, LeBeau circles away and we're back to standing.
Vronsky 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 Vronsky off to one side.
LeBeau connects with a nice looking jab.
LeBeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vronsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vronsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBeau counters with a slapping leg kick.
LeBeau connects with a leg kick. Vronsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vronsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vronsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau wants to land a leg kick but Vronsky is out of range.
LeBeau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vronsky takes a step back to recover.
Vronsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBeau.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Remy LeBeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vronsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LeBeau connects with a jab.
Vronsky with a poor takedown
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vronsky.
Vronsky checks a low kick from LeBeau.
LeBeau moves into range and clinches up with Vronsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vronsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vronsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeBeau has him pressed against the cage.
LeBeau keeps control of Vronsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vronsky breaks from the clinch.
LeBeau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeBeau scores with a head kick.
LeBeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vronsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Vronsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vronsky throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a swing at Vronsky's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Vronsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeBeau sprawls well initially but Vronsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vronsky is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and LeBeau reverses the position - he's now on top in Vronsky's guard.
Vronsky is pulling down on LeBeau's head to control his posture.
Vronsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LeBeau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vronsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeBeau postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Vronsky.
LeBeau feints and then cracks Vronsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vronsky down.
Vronsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vronsky. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vronsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Vronsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBeau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vronsky thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LeBeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Vronsky circles away.
LeBeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vronsky.
Vronsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeBeau. That one must have hurt.
LeBeau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeBeau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vronsky is out of range.
A lazy left from Vronsky finds it's target.
Vronsky avoids the head kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vronsky misses with a body shot.
Vronsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeBeau looks to land a combination. Vronsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Vronsky scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeBeau.
Vronsky throws a lazy right hand but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vronsky throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vronsky. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Vronsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vronsky.
LeBeau feints and then cracks Vronsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vronsky down.
Vronsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Vronsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Vronsky looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vronsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBeau swivels and escapes.
Vronsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut. Vronsky saw that one coming.
LeBeau slips a straight right by Vronsky.
LeBeau lunges at Vronsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vronsky's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vronsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Vronsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Vronsky avoids the punch easily.
LeBeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vronsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vronsky throws a jab when LeBeau was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vronsky.
LeBeau closes the distance but Vronsky moves to the side
and Vronsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vronsky trying to advance position but LeBeau counters by regaining guard.
Vronsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vronsky throws an elbow that misses. LeBeau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vronsky's guard. Nice move by LeBeau!
Vronsky keeping moving, preventing LeBeau from controlling successfully.
LeBeau being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky keeping moving, preventing LeBeau from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vronsky's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau had his way with Michael Vronsky in 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. This is the final round!
LeBeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vronsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
LeBeau throws a body kick that misses.
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau lands a slapping body shot.
Vronsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LeBeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vronsky shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense.
LeBeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vronsky walks into a straight right hand from LeBeau.
Vronsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Vronsky.
Vronsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Vronsky counters with a left to the body.
Vronsky has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeBeau.
LeBeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vronsky, pushing him back against the cage.
LeBeau pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vronsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LeBeau keeps control of Vronsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBeau lands an uppercut.
Vronsky tries to break free but LeBeau pushes him back against the cage.
Vronsky wants to get back to striking at distance but LeBeau won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vronsky.
Vronsky wants to break free but LeBeau has control.
LeBeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vronsky backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vronsky wants to get back to striking at distance but LeBeau won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vronsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LeBeau is defending well.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
LeBeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vronsky's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands an elbow inside that Vronsky shrugs off.
LeBeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Vronsky wants a takedown.
Remy LeBeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vronsky.
Vronsky is looking to break free of the clinch but LeBeau has double underhooks.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vronsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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 is trying to stall.
Vronsky wants to take the fight to the mat but LeBeau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau tries a body shot but Vronsky blocks it.
Vronsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Vronsky's head but Vronsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBeau moves out of range as Vronsky strikes.
LeBeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LeBeau misses with a low kick as Vronsky jumps back.
LeBeau misses with a head kick.
LeBeau slips under a jab.
Vronsky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Vronsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vronsky swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBeau.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Vronsky.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
LeBeau tries to work over Vronsky's front leg with a kick but Vronsky checks it.
Vronsky throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBeau counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Vronsky misses.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Vronsky.
Vronsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy LeBeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Remy LeBeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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