PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Manard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manard comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard Or Go Home. Legacy has chosen Stripsearch as his entrance music. Etienne Legacy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Manard
vs
Legacy

187 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Manard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Etienne Legacy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manard blocks a head kick by Legacy.
Manard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legacy was well out of range. Poor timing from Manard.

Manard gets a clinch.
Manard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manard tries to land knees in the clinch but Legacy avoids the damage to the body.
Legacy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Legacy looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
Manard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Manard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manard lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Manard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Etienne Legacy has been cut.
Legacy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Manard.
Manard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard tries to land a knee to the head but Legacy blocks with his arms.
Legacy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manard is leaning against Legacy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Manard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
Manard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
Manard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legacy avoids it.
Manard trying to land knees to the body.
Manard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Manard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Manard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legacy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legacy is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Manard.
A shot in the inside from Manard.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legacy takes a shot to the head.
Manard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legacy is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard tries to land knees in the clinch but Legacy avoids the damage to the body.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Legacy avoiding damage as Manard throws knees to the body.
Manard lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Manard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legacy's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Manard.
Manard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Nice body punch from Manard.
Manard lands a hook that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
Manard lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manard.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manard works on Legacy's body with a couple of short punches.
Manard tries to land knees in the clinch but Legacy avoids the damage to the body.
Legacy takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Manard.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard looking to throw knees to the head but Legacy is blocking nicely.
Manard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legacy is defending well for now.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard presses Legacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Manard digs a right hand underneath Legacy's ribcage. Legacy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manard lands a shot to the body.
Manard tries a knee to the head but Legacy blocks it.
Manard landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manard.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Legacy managing to block the knees to the body from Manard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Manard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Manard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard prevents Legacy from breaking the clinch.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Manard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etienne Legacy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Legacy!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manard controlling from mount.
Legacy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manard.
Manard throws a sloppy strike and Legacy uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Legacy has ended up in Manard's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Legacy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Manard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Etienne Legacy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Manard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Legacy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard lands with a short shot to the head.
Manard lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard landing knees to the head.
Manard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
Manard lands a right hand.
Manard cracks Legacy with a nice body shot.
Manard looking to throw knees to the head but Legacy is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legacy's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legacy misses with a knee strike.
Manard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legacy can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Manard.
Manard is working Legacy over against the cage.
Manard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manard.
Gary Manard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legacy stalling in the clinch but Manard improves position.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manard.
A short uppercut from Manard.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
A nice left hand lands by Manard.
Manard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
Manard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
Manard digs a right hand into Legacy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legacy's gas tank.
Manard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legacy.
Manard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legacy's brow.
Legacy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manard lands a nice uppercut.
Legacy dodges an elbow strike from Manard.
Manard presses Legacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legacy or not.
Manard lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Manard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Manard.
Manard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legacy's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legacy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manard pushes off an throws an elbow but Legacy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Manard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Etienne Legacy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Manard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legacy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Legacy gets tackled into the cage by Manard. Manard maintains the clinch.
Manard cracks Legacy with a nice body shot.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legacy or not.
Legacy wants to get back to striking at distance but Manard won't allow it.
Manard digs a right hand underneath Legacy's ribcage. Legacy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manard pushes Legacy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legacy.
Manard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manard lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manard lands an uppercut.
Manard is leaning against Legacy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manard pushes off an throws an elbow but Legacy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard landing knees to the head.
Manard scores with a hook to the body.
Manard presses Legacy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manard lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Manard.
Legacy avoiding damage as Manard throws knees to the body.
Manard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legacy is trying to break the clinch but Manard is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manard.
Manard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legacy blocks it with crossed arms.
Manard missing with knees to the body.
Manard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legacy can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manard lands a shot to the body.
Manard scores with a shoulder strike.
Manard crunches a lovely knee into Legacy's ribcage.
Legacy takes a shot to the head.
Manard gets through Legacy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legacy.
Manard lands a nice knee to the body.

Manard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legacy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manard.

Manard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legacy tries to reverse the position but Manard maintains control.
Legacy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manard controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legacy is desperately trying to improve his position but Manard has a good base and remains in mount.
Manard controlling the position easily from mount.
Legacy is looking to get to half guard.
Manard content just to control the position here.

Manard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Legacy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Manard get's back to his feet.

Manard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legacy, pushing him back against the cage.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legacy backwards.
Etienne Legacy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Manard as the two fighters clinch.
Manard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manard.
Legacy pushes off an throws an elbow but Manard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gary Manard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Manard.
Manard scores with a knee to the head.
Manard lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manard lands a shoulder strike.
Manard lands with a right to the head.
Manard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legacy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Manard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manard 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Manard!