PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casimir Pilsudski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBeau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Michael Jackson feat. 2Pac - Changes Smoth Criminal Remix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pilsudski's choice of entrance music: Polski Hymn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBeau
vs
Pilsudski

180 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Casimir Pilsudski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilsudski tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pilsudski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LeBeau is trying to control Pilsudski's posture but Pilsudski avoids it.
Pilsudski grinds an elbow into LeBeau's temple.
LeBeau tries to buck Pilsudski off but Pilsudski is having none of it.
Pilsudski wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBeau keeps working.
An elbow from Pilsudski crashes against the mat.
LeBeau wants to control but Pilsudski postures up.
Pilsudski grinds an elbow into LeBeau's temple.
LeBeau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pilsudski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pilsudski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeBeau is looking to improve his position.
LeBeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pilsudski connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilsudski postures up.
LeBeau wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBeau keeping full guard, as Pilsudski tries to pass.
Pilsudski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pilsudski scores with a takedown into LeBeau's guard.
LeBeau wants to sweep here but Pilsudski controlling him for the moment.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Pilsudski from controlling successfully.
LeBeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilsudski throwing strikes from guard but LeBeau blocks nicely.
Pilsudski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilsudski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pilsudski is one step ahead there.
LeBeau is breathing heavily.
LeBeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
LeBeau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pilsudski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LeBeau's guard now.

Pilsudski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pilsudski looking to pass the guard.
Pilsudski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Pilsudski drops back looking for a leg! LeBeau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeBeau manages to kick Pilsudski off! Pilsudski jumps back into LeBeau's guard.
Pilsudski trying to control but LeBeau is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pilsudski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pilsudski looking to pass the guard.
Pilsudski scoring with some ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

LeBeau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pilsudski's guard.

Pilsudski looking for a guillotine here but LeBeau defends easily.
LeBeau looking to pass the guard.
Pilsudski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pilsudski keeping moving, preventing LeBeau from controlling successfully.
LeBeau with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilsudski is keeping the position for now.
LeBeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pilsudski 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.
LeBeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilsudski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pilsudski with a poor takedown

and LeBeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeBeau.
LeBeau pushing down on Pilsudski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LeBeau wants to advance to full mount but Pilsudski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pilsudski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilsudski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBeau pushing down on Pilsudski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Casimir Pilsudski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

LeBeau has his takedown stuffed

and Pilsudski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LeBeau!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilsudski wants to control the pace but LeBeau is squirming around nicely.
LeBeau tries to hold on but Pilsudski pushes him away.
Pilsudski trying to control but LeBeau is having none of it.
LeBeau can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Pilsudski.
LeBeau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pilsudski prevents LeBeau from getting the reversal.
LeBeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Pilsudski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pilsudski lands a big shot there that rocks LeBeau but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau taking shots to the head.
LeBeau tries to reverse the position but Pilsudski maintains control.
Pilsudski tries to control but LeBeau wriggling away.
LeBeau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pilsudski slips a nice elbow through LeBeau's hands, connecting with LeBeau's forehead.
LeBeau throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
LeBeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pilsudski scores with a couple of nice shots.
LeBeau is staying active underneath Pilsudski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBeau striking from the bottom.
Pilsudski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LeBeau tries to roll over but Pilsudski keeps him under control.
LeBeau landing small, sideways elbows.
Casimir Pilsudski has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBeau gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilsudski stands and throws LeBeau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on LeBeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilsudski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pilsudski wants to control but LeBeau is keeping him busy.
Pilsudski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
LeBeau is not content to let Pilsudski control the position.
LeBeau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LeBeau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Pilsudski is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBeau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pilsudski.
LeBeau lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pilsudski!
LeBeau tries to control but Pilsudski wriggling away.
Pilsudski is looking to improve his position but LeBeau isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBeau avoids the attempt from Pilsudski to control.
LeBeau landing shots from mount.
LeBeau lands with some strikes.
LeBeau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
LeBeau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LeBeau prevents Pilsudski from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau avoids the attempt from Pilsudski to control.
Pilsudski tries to reverse the position but LeBeau maintains control.
Pilsudski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pilsudski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pilsudski wants to control but LeBeau is having none of it.
Pilsudski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeBeau is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, LeBeau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pilsudski can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by LeBeau.
LeBeau looking to control but Pilsudski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeBeau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pilsudski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
LeBeau lands a heavy elbow.
Pilsudski is looking to improve his position but LeBeau isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Remy LeBeau will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

LeBeau misses with a takedown attempt
and Pilsudski counters with a three punch combo that has LeBeau backing up. LeBeau nods at Pilsudski to acknowledge the strikes.
Pilsudski misses with a takedown

and LeBeau counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pilsudski!
A nice elbow there by LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pilsudski tries to lock up and control but LeBeau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LeBeau lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pilsudski is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBeau won't let Pilsudski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
LeBeau with a couple of short strikes.
Pilsudski working to try and regain half guard.
Pilsudski tries to lock up and control but LeBeau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pilsudski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but LeBeau is staying active.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau is in the full mount, landing strikes.

LeBeau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pilsudski is surviving well by controlling LeBeau's body position as best he can.
Pilsudski wants to hold on but LeBeau pushes him away.
Pilsudski punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Pilsudski tries to buck LeBeau off but he can't manage it.
Pilsudski is looking to improve his position but LeBeau isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBeau lands a big elbow.
LeBeau wants to control the pace but Pilsudski is squirming around nicely.
Pilsudski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeBeau landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Pilsudski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LeBeau controlling the pace for now.
LeBeau with shots to the head and body - Pilsudski looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by LeBeau.
Pilsudski is trying desperately to improve position.
Pilsudski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
LeBeau lands a heavy elbow.
LeBeau controlling the pace for now.

LeBeau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pilsudski is surviving well by controlling LeBeau's body position as best he can.
LeBeau looking to control and managing it successfully.

LeBeau is working for a guillotine from mount but Pilsudski frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilsudski tries to buck LeBeau off but he can't manage it.
LeBeau 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.

LeBeau working for a submission but Pilsudski is keeping him at bay.
LeBeau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LeBeau landing strikes from the mount and Pilsudski is in trouble!
LeBeau landing strikes from the mount.
LeBeau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pilsudski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
LeBeau with shots to the head and body - Pilsudski looks very uncomfortable down there.
LeBeau with good strikes from the mount here!
LeBeau lands a big shot there that rocks Pilsudski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeBeau trying to control but Pilsudski is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilsudski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pilsudski gets back to half guard.
Pilsudski is looking for a sweep. LeBeau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBeau with the ground and pound but Pilsudski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pilsudski is looking to stand up but LeBeau isn't so interested in that idea.

LeBeau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pilsudski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pilsudski has escaped and now he's on top!
Pilsudski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pilsudski trying to control but LeBeau is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau tries to strike from the bottom.
LeBeau trying to keep a closed guard but Pilsudski is proving a slippery customer.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy LeBeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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