PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Thrul
vs
LeBeau

189 cm
26
190 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

180 cm
29
190 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aznar Thrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrul swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrul.
Thrul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Thrul.
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBeau connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
LeBeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBeau throws a right hand that Thrul ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrul also avoids with ease.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrul's head.
LeBeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau.
Thrul slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

LeBeau scores with a takedown into Thrul's guard.
LeBeau passes Thrul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thrul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thrul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thrul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
LeBeau is looking to take a break and control but Thrul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeBeau seems to be looking for submissions.
LeBeau is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thrul!
LeBeau looking to control but Thrul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thrul has given up his back.
LeBeau trying to control momentarily.

LeBeau is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thrul knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thrul for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - LeBeau's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau working for the choke.
LeBeau is hanging on to Thrul's back as he tries to escape.
Thrul trying to control the hands but LeBeau breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeBeau is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thrul defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Thrul right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul manages to reverse the position and now he's in LeBeau's guard. Nice work there by Thrul.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrul is working LeBeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LeBeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrul is keeping the position for now.
Thrul controlling the position.
LeBeau stopping the sweep attempt from Thrul.
Thrul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LeBeau trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau looking to pass the guard.
LeBeau postures up.

Thrul has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. LeBeau doesn't defend quickly enough and Thrul has managed to lock this one up! Can LeBeau escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thrul on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.