PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marquis bromar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu RLX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RLX has chosen Get Money as his entrance music. Dudu RLX is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

bromar
vs
RLX

184 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
206 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marquis bromar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudu RLX!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RLX tries to close the distance and clinch up but bromar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
RLX tries to close the distance and clinch but bromar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
bromar is looking to clinch but RLX is avoiding it.
RLX misses with a few strikes there.
bromar connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Dudu RLX has been cut.
RLX misses with a wild combination.
bromar closes the distance but RLX moves to the side

and RLX counters with a crisp one two that drops bromar! RLX thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves bromar to his feet! bromar is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

bromar closes the distance and pushes RLX back into the cage.

bromar jumps guard and drags RLX to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
RLX working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
bromar wants to stand but RLX is controlling the position.

bromar pushes RLX off and gets back to his feet.

RLX decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
bromar looks like he's trying to stand up.
RLX seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RLX prevents bromar from standing back up.
RLX sitting and controlling from the half guard.
RLX prevents bromar from standing back up.
RLX drops an elbow to the side of bromar's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RLX lands a nice short elbow.
RLX tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
RLX has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
RLX prevents bromar from standing back up.
RLX working the head and body with strikes.
bromar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RLX.
RLX not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bromar trying to control but RLX postures up.
RLX throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
bromar gets back to full guard.

bromar uses the cage to get back to his feet.

RLX 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.
bromar is breathing heavily.
RLX postures up in bromar's guard and throws a big left but bromar blocks it.
bromar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RLX is controlling him.
RLX is pushing down on bromar's leg trying to pass to half guard. bromar is fighting to maintain full guard but RLX has managed to sneak the leg through.
RLX working bromar over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bromar is trying to stand up here but RLX is controlling him well.
It looks like RLX is going to stand back up.
RLX sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. bromar defending well though.
bromar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
bromar tries to kick RLX off but RLX keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
RLX throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
bromar wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

bromar moves into the clinch.
bromar tries for a takedown. No joy.
RLX wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bromar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite RLX's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
bromar is trying to drag RLX to the mat but RLX just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
RLX drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

RLX is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. bromar can't fight it off and eventually RLX manages to take the fight to the floor. bromar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
RLX stops bromar from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RLX accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bromar wants to stand but RLX is controlling the position.
RLX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudu RLX dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dudu RLX's cut.
That's time! bromar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from RLX does no damage.
bromar lands a jab to RLX's midsection.
RLX wants to clinch up but bromar keeps it at a distance.
RLX throws a nice looking combination but bromar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

bromar moves into the clinch.
bromar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RLX.

bromar manages to pull guard.
bromar is looking to stand up but RLX isn't so interested in that idea.
bromar seems keen to control RLX's posture.

bromar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes RLX off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bromar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck RLX on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RLX throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marquis bromar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch up but RLX swats him away and circles back towards the center.

bromar closes the distance and pushes RLX back into the cage.
bromar is pushing RLX up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

RLX jumps guard and drags bromar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
bromar won't allow RLX to sweep him here.

bromar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

RLX throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. bromar was covering up waiting for the punch and RLX finishes the takedown easily into guard.

bromar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
bromar tries to clinch but RLX is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RLX shoots in for a takedown but bromar shows good takedown defense.
bromar scores with a one two! RLX had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

bromar has RLX up against the cage in a clinch.
bromar stalling in the clinch.

bromar jumps guard.
bromar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RLX is controlling him.

bromar working for a triangle but RLX defends it easily.
Dudu RLX has got the better of the ground game so far.
RLX is in close to bromar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
bromar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bromar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
RLX looking to sit in guard and control but bromar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
bromar tries to free his leg and advance position but RLX is retaining full guard.

RLX manages to escape and get back to his feet.
RLX darts in trying to clinch

and bromar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
bromar lands a body shot.
RLX changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bromar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marquis bromar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu RLX.

bromar gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RLX has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. bromar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

bromar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but RLX regains guard immediately.
bromar thows a big elbow that misses.
RLX can't keep his opponent in guard - bromar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
bromar wants to pass to mount but RLX is defending the position.
RLX wants to control but bromar is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

bromar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RLX to get to his feet.
Dudu RLX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RLX gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and bromar counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis bromar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dudu RLX's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

RLX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says bromar as he avoids it easily.
RLX takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
RLX doesn't succeed with the takedown

and bromar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by bromar.

bromar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. bromar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
bromar wants to stand but RLX is controlling the position.
bromar wants to sweep but no luck.
RLX pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bromar is keeping the position for now.
bromar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

bromar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
RLX with a lazy takedown attempt
and bromar counters with a nice uppercut.
Marquis bromar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu RLX.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bromar moves into the clinch.

bromar breaks the clinch.

bromar moves into the clinch.
RLX stops a takedown attempt from bromar.
RLX gets underhooks to prevent bromar's takedown attempt.

RLX jumps into guard, dragging bromar to the mat.
RLX is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RLX is trying to control the position from the bottom.
bromar working some strikes from top position.
bromar controlling from the top position.

RLX looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RLX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bromar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bromar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
bromar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
bromar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
bromar scoring with some ground and pound.
RLX wants to get back to his feet but bromar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RLX looking to hit a scissor sweep but bromar is one step ahead there.
RLX trying to keep a closed guard but bromar is proving a slippery customer.

bromar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on RLX, up you get!
bromar wants to clinch up but RLX keeps it at a distance.

RLX forces bromar back against the cage and clinches.
bromar stops a takedown attempt from RLX.

bromar manages to pull guard.

bromar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes RLX off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
bromar tries to clinch but RLX moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bromar tries to clinch up.
RLX swats away the attempt to clinch by bromar.
RLX throws a leg kick

and bromar counters by clinching up.
RLX drops down looking for an ankle pick but bromar pulls his leg out and moves away.

bromar gets a clinch.

bromar has hold of one of RLX's legs. RLX is fighting the takedown attempt but bromar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
RLX looking to hit a scissor sweep but bromar is one step ahead there.
bromar trying to control the position from guard on top but RLX is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RLX controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis bromar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dudu RLX's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

RLX tries for a takedown but bromar circles away easily

and bromar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
bromar keeps control of RLX as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
bromar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. RLX fights it off and pushes away nicely.
RLX fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
bromar is looking to clinch.

bromar has managed to clinch.

bromar jumps guard and drags RLX to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
bromar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

bromar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now RLX is on top in guard.
bromar controls RLX momentarily but RLX frees himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RLX cracks bromar with a solid left hand.

bromar looking for subs off his back but RLX has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. RLX lands a nice short elbow.
RLX looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
RLX throwing shots but bromar is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
RLX trying to control from half guard but bromar is working away.
RLX lands strikes from half guard.
bromar works his way to full guard. Good work.

bromar is looking to sinch up a triangle. RLX throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to bromar's body to avoid the submission. bromar has instead reached around RLX's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! bromar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marquis bromar!
Marquis bromar is the new light heavyweight champion!