Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Legrand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aebersold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legrand is in Aebersold's guard.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aebersold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aebersold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand 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.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Legrand keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aebersold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Legrand is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aebersold works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aebersold trying to keep a closed guard but Legrand is proving a slippery customer.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legrand manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Aebersold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aebersold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legrand wants to stand up but Aebersold is controlling him. #ES2#
Legrand kicks Aebersold off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Legrand tries to sprawl but Aebersold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aebersold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but Legrand defending well. #ES2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!#TD2#
Legrand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aebersold quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Legrand is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legrand to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Legrand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aebersold defends it well.
Aebersold 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.#SUB2#
Legrand wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aebersold trying to control here. #SUB#
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legrand pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold wants to sweep but no luck.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aebersold's guard.#SUB#
Aebersold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass. #T3#
Aebersold has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up.
Legrand looking to pass the guard.
Aebersold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legrand.
Legrand tries to stand but Aebersold is controlling from the bottom.
Legrand trying to control but Aebersold is working from the bottom.
Aebersold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Aebersold is trying to work for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Aebersold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Aebersold wants to take a breather but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aebersold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legrand tries to kick Aebersold off but Aebersold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legrand moves into full guard.
Aebersold passes Legrand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Aebersold is controlling well.
Legrand is trying to stand back up but Aebersold is controlling him
Legrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aebersold moves nicely into side control.
Aebersold trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernand Legrand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aebersold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Legrand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legrand wants to take a breather but Aebersold is having none of it.
Legrand might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aebersold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legrand thows a huge punch but Aebersold dodges it nicely.
Aebersold is trying to control but can't.
Aebersold tries to roll over but Legrand keeps him under control.
Legrand tries to stand and escape but Aebersold is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aebersold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Legrand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Aebersold is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Legrand is going to stand back up.
Aebersold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legrand manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Aebersold from controlling successfully.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand managing to control the position.
Aebersold stops Legrand from standing up. #T2#
Aebersold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Legrand keeps moving.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold is in close to Legrand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Legrand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fernand Legrand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legrand is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aebersold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legrand postures up.
Legrand postures up and lands a big shot to Aebersold's brow.
Legrand is in close to Aebersold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aebersold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legrand working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Aebersold thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Aebersold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aebersold is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Legrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Aebersold is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Legrand gets to his feet - Aebersold follows without any prompting.
Aebersold keeps the fight on the outside.
Legrand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aebersold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legrand manages to circle out of the way.
Legrand tries to clinch but Aebersold is having none of it.
Legrand shoots for a double leg takedown but Aebersold sprawls well. He's pushed Legrand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aebersold fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Legrand throws a shot from downtown. Aebersold moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Legrand closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Legrand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aebersold can't fight it off and eventually Legrand manages to take the fight to the floor. Aebersold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aebersold 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.#SUB#
Aebersold is looking for a triangle but Legrand pushes his legs off easily.
Legrand wants to stand but Aebersold is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrand stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Legrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Legrand takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Legrand lands a takedown into guard.
Legrand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard. #REVR#
Aebersold preventing the sweep.
Legrand controls Aebersold momentarily but Aebersold frees himself.
Aebersold is looking to work some ground and pound but Legrand has wrist control.
Legrand is adopting a defensive guard.
Aebersold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aebersold passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aebersold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Aebersold prevents Legrand from improving his position.
Legrand won't allow Aebersold to pass to mount.
Legrand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legrand.#SUB2#
Legrand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aebersold stacks Legrand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aebersold!
Legrand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Legrand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aebersold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Legrand tries to kick Aebersold off but Aebersold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aebersold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legrand defending well though.
Aebersold is pressing down on Legrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legrand is holding on for now.
Legrand gets back to full guard. #T2#
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Legrand is keeping the position.
Aebersold passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Legrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Legrand keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold leaves Legrand with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aebersold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aebersold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Aebersold gets caught flat footed, as Legrand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aebersold controls Legrand momentarily but Legrand frees himself.
Legrand wants to stand but Aebersold has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Legrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legrand is on top in guard. #REVB#
Legrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legrand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legrand stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold 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.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aebersold's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Legrand 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.
Aebersold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aebersold grinds an elbow into Legrand's temple.
Aebersold throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Aebersold is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
Legrand manages to get back to half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aebersold works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernand Legrand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregoire Aebersold.
Well Legrand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernand Legrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Legrand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Legrand ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.#TD2#
Legrand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legrand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Zaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legrand looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaire is avoiding damage well.
Zaire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Legrand. #SU2#
Legrand decides to stand back up. Legrand steps back and let's Zaire get back to his feet.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Legrand scores with a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaire is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Legrand gets to his feet - Zaire follows without any prompting.
Legrand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Legrand staying out of range there.#TD#
Zaire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legrand did well to prevent Zaire getting side control.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Legrand works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legrand has momentary wrist control but Zaire slips an elbow through the middle.
Legrand wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaire postures up in Legrand's guard and throws a big left but Legrand blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Legrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaire scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Legrand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Legrand.#T2#
Legrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legrand trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
Legrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Legrand blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire stops Legrand from standing up. #SUB#
Legrand wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Zaire has taken Legrand's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Legrand has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Legrand tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Stankovic has managed to clinch.
Legrand wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legrand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankovic is fending him off so far but Legrand persists. Nope, Stankovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Legrand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Legrand.#CL#
Stankovic moves into the clinch.
Legrand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Legrand jumps into guard, dragging Stankovic to the mat. #SUB2#
Legrand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stankovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stankovic is controlling him. #T1#
Legrand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stankovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Legrand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stankovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legrand controls the pace.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stankovic is proving hard to escape from.
Legrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet but Legrand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Legrand trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Stankovic is pulling down on Legrand's head. It's preventing any offense from Legrand, at least for the moment.#T2#
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stankovic is proving hard to escape from.
Legrand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legrand changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legrand misses the shot to the body.
Legrand is looking to clinch.
Legrand doesn't manage to clinch there - Stankovic circles away.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Legrand off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.#CL#
Stankovic instigates a clinch. #T3#
Legrand is working for takedown but Stankovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legrand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legrand drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankovic pinned against the cage. Stankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Legrand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legrand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Legrand shoots and misses
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legrand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Legrand is rocked!#CL#
Stankovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Legrand throws an elbow but it misses.
Legrand seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legrand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Fernand Legrand's cut even more.
Legrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic scores with a counter punch that sends Legrand to the canvas! Stankovic smells blood - he's punishing Legrand with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Legrand has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Legrand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.#CL#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Legrand. Legrand maintains the clinch.
Legrand has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Legrand tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legrand.#TD#
Legrand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legrand looking for a sweep. Not yet Legrand, not yet. #SUB#
Legrand is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai won't allow Legrand to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Legrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Chai stands up and waves to Legrand to follow him.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legrand takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Legrand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Legrand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Legrand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legrand is in Chai's guard.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand tries to stand but Chai is controlling from the bottom.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chai pulls Legrand in close to prevent any damage.
Legrand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legrand looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Legrand has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai tries to stand but Legrand is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Chai gets to his feet - Legrand follows without any prompting.
Legrand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legrand.
Legrand shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Legrand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernand Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legrand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legrand scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Legrand's shoulder, as Legrand tries to avoid the shot.
InSaen Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Legrand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Legrand trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chai controlling Legrand's posture. #ES2#
Chai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Legrand counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legrand with a body shot.
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Legrand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Legrand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Chai pushes Legrand off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legrand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai cracks Legrand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legrand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Legrand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legrand.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Legrand.
Chai throws a leg kick #TD#
and Legrand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legrand tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Legrand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Legrand is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Legrand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Legrand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legrand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Legrand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Legrand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Legrand is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernand Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legrand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legrand tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Legrand goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Legrand moves out of range easily. #T1#
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legrand has time to react.
Chai jabs Legrand right on the nose. Legrand blinks but takes it well.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Legrand is rocked!
Chai steps in with a hook that catches Legrand right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Legrand looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Legrand closes the distance and pushes Dupree Holton back into the cage.
Dupree Holton keeps control of Legrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dupree Holton is trying to drag Legrand to the mat but Legrand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Legrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Legrand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Legrand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Legrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton checks a low kick from Legrand.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick from Legrand, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Legrand misses with a low kick.
Legrand misses with a low kick as Dupree Holton jumps back.#CL2#
Legrand moves into the clinch successfully.
Dupree Holton is trying to pull guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Legrand trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
Legrand being controlled here momentarily.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dupree Holton's guard.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Legrand's head to control his posture.
Legrand wants to stand but Dupree Holton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Legrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Dupree Holton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Legrand from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton pulls Legrand in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Legrand tries to counter it with a takedown but Dupree Holton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Legrand's guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Legrand is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Dupree Holton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Legrand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupree Holton defends it easily.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Thunder Gym inform us that Legrand has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Dupree Holton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dupree Holton is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton stopping the sweep attempt from Legrand.
Legrand keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Legrand is working away.
Legrand tries to escape but Dupree Holton is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Legrand is working away. #T4#
Dupree Holton is staying tight to Legrand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legrand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand struggling a bit here.
Legrand is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Legrand dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dupree Holton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Legrand is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton prevents Legrand from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupree Holton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupree Holton asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Legrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupree Holton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legrand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Legrand pushes Dupree Holton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dupree Holton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Legrand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legrand is pushing Dupree Holton's head away, looking to escape. Dupree Holton manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand is looking to reverse the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
Legrand tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legrand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dupree Holton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dupree Holton working away.
Legrand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dupree Holton is controlling him well.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Legrand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legrand tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton working away.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet but Dupree Holton drags him back down.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Legrand is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Legrand being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legrand tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dupree Holton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dupree Holton taking a breather here. #ES2#
Legrand throws Dupree Holton to one side and escapes!
Legrand leaves Dupree Holton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dupree Holton tries to keep at a distance but Legrand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legrand controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Dupree Holton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dupree Holton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Legrand trying to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Legrand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legrand.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupree Holton passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legrand is trying to stand.
Legrand is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legrand avoid being mounted?#T2#
Legrand is trying to get back to full guard.
Legrand is trying to stand back up but Dupree Holton is controlling him
Dupree Holton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Legrand is defending the position.
Dupree Holton is controlling the pace.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but Legrand defending well.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legrand!
Legrand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dupree Holton moves to the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton working for the choke.
Legrand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dupree Holton keeps control of the position as Legrand tries to break free. #SUB#
Legrand fending off the submission attempt from Dupree Holton. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for the choke from the back position but Legrand is controlling his hands well.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Legrand is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dupree Holton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dupree Holton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legrand for as long as he can get away with.
Dupree Holton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dupree Holton has the hooks in. Legrand is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Dupree Holton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Legrand is trying to stand back up.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legrand can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton doesn't have the hooks in and Legrand manages to turn into his guard.
Legrand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupree Holton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legrand wants to pass the guard but Dupree Holton is keeping the position.
Legrand tries to stand but Dupree Holton is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
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!#CUT2#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.#T1#
Nice cross by Watson.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
Legrand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Legrand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
Gurgel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legrand pinned against the cage. Legrand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Legrand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legrand slips under a jab.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel throws an overhand right that lands on Legrand's shoulder, as Legrand tries to avoid the shot.
Legrand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legrand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legrand misses with a low kick.
Gurgel tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.#CL#
Legrand clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gurgel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Gurgel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Legrand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Legrand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gurgel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Legrand is looking to get to half guard.
Gurgel content just to control the position here.
Legrand gets back to half guard.
Gurgel trying to mount his opponent but Legrand defends it.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Gurgel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legrand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legrand gets back to full guard.
Legrand wants to sweep here but Gurgel controlling him for the moment.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gurgel is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Legrand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurgel is aware though and is defending well.
Legrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gurgel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Gurgel won't allow Legrand to sweep him here.
Gurgel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gurgel stands and throws Legrand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legrand is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gurgel off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Legrand tightening his grip on Gurgel, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Legrand is trying to stick to Gurgel's back but Gurgel is turning into Legrand. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Legrand's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gurgel.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legrand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gurgel is stalling in the full guard.
Legrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gurgel is one step ahead there.
Legrand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gurgel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legrand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gurgel 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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!

Event: AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhammad dodges the punch combination from Legrand.
Muhammad goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.#CL#
Legrand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Legrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Muhammad tries to keep at a distance but Legrand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legrand lands with a left to the head.
Muhammad tries to pull guard but Legrand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allah Muhammad.
Muhammad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Legrand lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Allah Muhammad has been cut.
Legrand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legrand.#ROC#Muhammad is rocked!
Legrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Legrand finish him?#T1#
Legrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhammad. #BC#
Legrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Legrand dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Muhammad has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fernand Legrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Legrand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AVKT 18: Through The Wall
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Legrand pushes Praust up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Legrand is trying to trip Praust. He has hold of a leg but Praust is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Legrand persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Legrand is looking to advance position but Praust has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Praust trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Praust scoring with strikes but Legrand is staying in there.
Praust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Legrand that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Praust controlling the position easily from mount.
Praust lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Legrand that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.
Legrand is desperately trying to improve his position but Praust has a good base and remains in mount.
Legrand tries to buck Praust off but he can't manage it.
Praust fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Legrand tries to reverse the position but Praust maintains control.
Praust won't let Legrand get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Legrand can't escape the position. #T1#
Praust lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legrand hang on?
Praust with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Legrand is rocked!
Praust loads up with a big shot that hurts Legrand! He's pulled Praust in close but Praust has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Legrand survive? More strikes from Praust and Legrand is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marshall Praust!
A very excited looking Marshall Praust made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Legrand dives in for a single leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Forsberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Legrand gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forsberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legrand.
Forsberg tries to kick Legrand off but Legrand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Forsberg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forsberg is trying to stand.
Legrand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legrand lands a couple of good shots and Forsberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Legrand working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Forsberg is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Legrand has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Forsberg taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernand Legrand!
A relieved looking Fernand Legrand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AVKT 9: Clarkint vs Brix
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Legrand takes the fight into the clinch.
Vicenzo avoiding damage as Legrand throws knees to the body.
Vicenzo lands with a light punch inside.
Vicenzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vicenzo managing to block the knees to the body from Legrand.
Vicenzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vicenzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vicenzo jumps guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vicenzo is trying to push Legrand away but Legrand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legrand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vicenzo is defending well for now.
Legrand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vicenzo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Legrand breaks the clinch. #TD#
Legrand looking to score a takedown here. Vicenzo is defending well but Legrand drives through and ends up in Vicenzo's guard.
Legrand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Legrand cracks Vicenzo with a solid left hand.
Legrand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legrand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand is working Vicenzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrand content to stall in guard here.
Vicenzo keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Legrand seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Legrand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vicenzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legrand, into his guard. #REVB#
Legrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Legrand is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vicenzo frees his head nicely. Oh but Legrand has switched to an armbar! Vicenzo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fernand Legrand!

Event: AVKT 6: Hanma - Castiana
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legrand. #TD#
Legrand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Praust wants to improve his position but Legrand is controlling well.
Legrand wants to take a breather but Praust is having none of it.
Praust is trying to control but can't.
Legrand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Praust defending well though.
Legrand is stalling here. Praust is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legrand seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Praust has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Praust tries to advance to mount but Legrand denies him.
Legrand taking a bit of punishment here - Praust scoring with strikes. #T1#
Legrand is trying to improve his position.
Praust throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legrand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Praust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Praust is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legrand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legrand's coaches at Thunder Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Legrand dodges the ground and pound from Praust.
Praust has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Praust has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Praust avoids the attempt from Legrand to control.#T2#
Praust can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legrand is looking to escape.
Praust controlling from mount.
Legrand is in a horrible position here. Praust smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Praust prevents Legrand from getting the reversal.
Praust lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Legrand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust avoids the attempt from Legrand to control.
Legrand wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Praust punishing his opponent with strikes.
Legrand slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Legrand on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Legrand trying to hold on to Praust's head to control him but Praust postures up.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Praust winds up and cracks Legrand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Praust is trying to control the action in half guard but Legrand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legrand wants to control but Praust is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Praust there.
Legrand is trying to get back to full guard.
Legrand is refusing to be controlled, as Praust sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Praust has control of the leg.
Legrand holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Praust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Praust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Praust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legrand was well out of range. Poor timing from Praust.
Legrand defending well as Praust loads up on a big left hand.
Legrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Praust saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Praust lands a body shot. #TD2#
Praust feints and as Legrand raises his hands in defense, Praust changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Praust is standing up over Legrand. Legrand looks to escape but Praust dives into side control. #REVR#
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Praust trying to control the position but Legrand is working away.
Praust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Praust lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Legrand down.
Legrand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Legrand is working hard here to advance position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Praust connects with a nice short shot to Legrand's temple.
Legrand tries to kick Praust off but Praust keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Praust is looking to take a break and control but Legrand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legrand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Praust on the ground.
Praust is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legrand pushes Praust off looking to stand but Praust dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Praust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Praust controlling the pace.
Legrand is looking to improve his position.
Praust is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Praust winds up and cracks Legrand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legrand is trying to maintain the position but Praust is very close to passing his half guard.
Legrand taking some punishment here, with Praust in his half guard.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Praust is controlling well. #T3#
Praust drops an elbow to the side of Legrand's head.
Praust moves nicely into side control.
Praust moves into full mount!
Praust punishing his opponent with strikes.
Legrand is looking to improve his position but Praust isn't that keen on the idea.
Praust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Praust trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Praust with shots to the head and body - Legrand looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Legrand is trying desperately to improve position.
Legrand wants to hold on but Praust pushes him away.
Praust controlling from the full mount.
Legrand working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Praust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Praust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Praust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Praust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Legrand is not content to let Praust control the position.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Legrand takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legrand is looking to reverse the position.
Praust trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom.
Praust creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A control attempt from Legrand but he's now mounted!
Marshall Praust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Praust landing strikes from the mount and Legrand is in trouble!
Legrand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Praust lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Praust cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Legrand is in a horrible position here. Praust smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Praust is landing with some decent strikes but Legrand is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Legrand really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Praust landing strikes, looking to finish!
Legrand working to try and regain half guard.
Praust lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Praust takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Praust connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Praust with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Legrand is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Praust is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Legrand is surviving well by controlling Praust's body position as best he can.
Legrand is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
BOOM! Praust connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Legrand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Praust lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legrand hang on?
Praust trying to control but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand can't escape the position.
Legrand wants to control but Praust is having none of it.
Legrand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernand Legrand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Praust controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Praust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Praust has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Praust!
A very excited looking Marshall Praust made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AVKT 4: New Year’s Smash-Up
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Legrand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fobbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legrand somewhat.
Fobbs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legrand.
Legrand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legrand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurry Fobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Legrand.#TD2#
Legrand feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Legrand throws a big right hand that misses.
Legrand lands a couple of digs.
Legrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legrand stays in close to Fobbs's body and controls the position.
Fobbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legrand on the ground.
Legrand throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fobbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fobbs tries to get out of the position.
Legrand stays in close to Fobbs's body and controls the position.
Fobbs seems keen to control Legrand's posture.#T1#
Fobbs being controlled here, momentarily.
Legrand is looking to work some ground and pound but Fobbs has wrist control.
Legrand is stalling in the full guard.
Legrand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand throwing strikes from guard but Fobbs blocks nicely.
Legrand content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fobbs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legrand gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fobbs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Legrand gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Legrand are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Legrand is trying to get an arm triangle but Fobbs is defending well.
Fobbs being controlled for a moment.
Legrand fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3##SUB2#
Legrand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Legrand works to advance to full mount. Fobbs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fobbs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legrand.
Legrand lands a heavy elbow.
Legrand scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Legrand moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fobbs has worked his arm free - good work by Fobbs!
Fobbs wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Legrand controlling the position from side mount.
Fobbs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Legrand working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fobbs being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Legrand is trying to get an arm triangle but Fobbs is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Legrand 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.#R2#
Fobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fobbs connects with a nice looking jab.
Fobbs tests Legrand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fobbs lands with a hook. Legrand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legrand fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Legrand scores with a takedown into Fobbs's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Fobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legrand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Legrand wants to control but Fobbs is keeping him busy.
Legrand is staying tight to Fobbs's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Legrand is trying to get an arm triangle but Fobbs is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Legrand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Legrand happy to just control the position for now.
Legrand throws an elbow but Fobbs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Legrand fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB2#
Legrand has an Americana. Fobbs didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Legrand is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Legrand hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fernand Legrand!

Event: AVKT 2: Blue - Walken
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legrand thumps Clarkint with a low kick.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legrand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clarkint dives in for a single leg takedown but Legrand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legrand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Legrand gets a double leg takedown into Clarkint's guard.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clarkint is proving hard to escape from.
Clarkint is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Clarkint's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Legrand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt
and Legrand counters with a three punch combo that has Clarkint backing up. Clarkint nods at Legrand to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Clarkint.
Clarkint shoots in looking for a takedown. Legrand tries to sprawl out of it but Clarkint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legrand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clarkint enables Legrand to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clarkint manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Legrand is looking to stand up but Clarkint won't let him.
Clarkint looking to control.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SU#
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarkint scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legrand doesn't seem bothered though.
Legrand is breathing heavily.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legrand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clarkint looks to clinch
and Legrand counters with a one-two to the body.
Clarkint ducks under a wild hook from Legrand.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Legrand moves away #TD#
and Legrand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkint working a defensive guard here.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SU#
Legrand gets to his feet - Clarkint follows without any prompting.
Clarkint tries for a takedown but Legrand circles away easily
and Legrand counters with a one-two to the body.
Clarkint slips a straight right by Legrand.
Clarkint goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Clarkint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legrand as he avoids it easily.
Clarkint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legrand's waist but Legrand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkint off to one side. #T4#
Legrand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
Legrand leaves Clarkint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Legrand shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legrand was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Legrand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Legrand. No joy for Clarkint on that attempt.
Legrand throws a big counter combination but Clarkint scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clarkint tries to clinch up but Legrand circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarkint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkint fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Clarkint looks to move away, Legrand throws a big counter combo but Clarkint just gets out of the way.
Clarkint fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legrand avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Legrand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Clarkint goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Legrand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clarkint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legrand but Legrand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legrand feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarkint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clarkint avoids the head kick by Legrand.
Clarkint tries to clinch up but Legrand circles away and keeps his distance.
Legrand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarkint fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Legrand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarkint tries to clinch up#TD#
and Legrand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Legrand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarkint can do to turn this around?
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Clarkint's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fernand Legrand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarkint misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Legrand counters with a shoot takedown. Clarkint fights it but they end up in guard.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Clarkint.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Legrand gets to his feet. Clarkint looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jean Clarkint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkint fails with the takedown.#TD#
Legrand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clarkint manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Clarkint is working an open guard so Legrand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clarkint misses with a double jab.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Legrand is having none of it.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legrand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Clarkint gets caught napping as Legrand dives in and scores a takedown. Clarkint manages to retain guard.#T2#
Clarkint is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Clarkint might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legrand haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legrand wants to stand but Clarkint has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clarkint controls Legrand momentarily but Legrand frees himself. #SU#
Legrand gets to his feet - Clarkint follows without any prompting.
Clarkint looks for a takedown but Legrand sprawls well.
Clarkint tries to clinch #TD#
and Legrand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legrand's guard. #REVB##T3#
Clarkint prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Clarkint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
Legrand wants to stand up but Clarkint is controlling him.
Clarkint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
Legrand seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarkint trying to control but Legrand is working from the bottom.
Clarkint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legrand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legrand is looking to stand up but Clarkint isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clarkint works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Clarkint is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Clarkint seems to be working for a kimura but Legrand defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Clarkint is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Legrand has one foot on Clarkint's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Legrand dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Clarkint avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legrand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legrand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt.
Legrand misses with a body kick.
Legrand throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkint closes the distance but Legrand moves to the side
and Legrand counters with a three punch combo that has Clarkint backing up. Clarkint nods at Legrand to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legrand circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarkint tries to clinch there but Legrand circles away. #TD#
Legrand scores with a takedown into Clarkint's guard.#T1#
Clarkint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clarkint wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Clarkint is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarkint tries to pass to full mount but Legrand defends it.
Legrand is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Clarkint is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Legrand still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Legrand has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2##SU#
Legrand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clarkint to his feet.
Clarkint shoots in for a double leg but Legrand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Clarkint looks to move away, Legrand throws a big counter combo but Clarkint just gets out of the way.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Clarkint.
Legrand leaves Clarkint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Legrand. Those never looked like landing.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legrand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legrand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legrand keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Legrand fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clarkint to the ground. Legrand is now in Clarkint's guard.#T3#
Legrand wanted to stand there but Clarkint had control of the position. #SU#
Legrand stands and steps away. Clarkint gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clarkint goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.
Clarkint fails with a takedown attempt.
Legrand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clarkint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clarkint cracks Legrand with an open hand slap.
Clarkint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legrand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkint somewhat.
Legrand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4##TD#
Clarkint gets caught flat footed, as Legrand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Clarkint is working an open guard so Legrand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkint or perhaps it was just good defense by Legrand, which made it look bad.
Clarkint tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Legrand.
Clarkint looks to clinch #TD#
and Legrand counters with a shoot takedown. Clarkint fights it but they end up in guard.
Jean Clarkint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkint has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernand Legrand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legrand 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernand Legrand!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Stinforn scores with a shot to the body.
Legrand with a poor takedown
and Stinforn counters with a low kick, right behind Legrand 's knee.
Stinforn throws a sloppy head kick and Legrand moves out of range easily.
Stinforn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legrand.
Stinforn connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.
Legrand misses with a takedown
and Stinforn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legrand fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate Stinforn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Legrand.#TD#
Stinforn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Legrand is trying to defend but Stinforn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stinforn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stinforn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinforn 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. #T1#
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Stinforn working over Legrand with some ground and pound. Legrand looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stinforn controlling the pace.
Stinforn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stinforn prevents Legrand from standing back up.
Stinforn is nestled in close to Legrand, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stinforn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Legrand is trying to stand up here but Stinforn is controlling him well.
Stinforn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stinforn is nestled in close to Legrand, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stinforn 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.
Stinforn slips a nice elbow through Legrand's hands, connecting with Legrand's forehead.#T2#
Stinforn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Legrand is rocked!#ES2#
Legrand has one foot on Stinforn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Legrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Stinforn finish him?#TD#
Stinforn closes the distance looking for a takedown. Legrand stuffs it but Stinforn still has hold of him. Stinforn picks Legrand up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Stinforn slams Legrand to the floor and that's really hurt Legrand - he doesn't know where he is! Stinforn throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tate Stinforn!
An out of breath Tate Stinforn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Legrand's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Legrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Legrand! Harris dives in looking to finish! Legrand is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!

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