PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geffrey Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Tandberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lefebvre
vs
Tandberg

168 cm
30
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geffrey Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olle Tandberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefebvre shoots in and drives through. Tandberg sprawls well.
Tandberg throws a low kick but Lefebvre moves out of range easily.
Tandberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lefebvre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tandberg somewhat.
Lefebvre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lefebvre throws out a powerful jab.

Lefebvre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lefebvre is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tandberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lefebvre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre trying to control the position but Tandberg is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandberg is looking for a sweep.
Lefebvre wants to control but Tandberg is keeping him busy.
Tandberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tandberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lefebvre is looking to take a break and control but Tandberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lefebvre cracks Tandberg with a big right hand but Tandberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tandberg is defending well.
Lefebvre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Lefebvre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tandberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lefebvre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tandberg is defending well.
Lefebvre has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lefebvre trying to control the action but Tandberg is working from the bottom.
Lefebvre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tandberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lefebvre landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tandberg hang on?
Lefebvre controlling the pace for now.
Lefebvre landing punches.
Lefebvre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tandberg hang on?
Lefebvre controlling the pace for now.
Tandberg is trying to escape the mount but Lefebvre keeps good control and instead manages to take Tandberg's back.
Lefebvre has good solid back control here.
Lefebvre scores with strikes from the back.

Lefebvre has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tandberg! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lefebvre gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre!
Geffrey Lefebvre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.