PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between NESTA MARLEY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MARLEY's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Babylon System- Bob Marley. 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.

MARLEY
vs
Weston

190 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, NESTA MARLEY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Weston!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston throws a right hand that MARLEY ducks under and follows up with a left that MARLEY also avoids with ease.

MARLEY has managed to clinch.
Weston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MARLEY just stands there and leans against the cage.

Weston successfully pulls guard.

Weston working for a triangle but MARLEY defends it easily.

MARLEY got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MARLEY has managed to get both his arms back between Weston's legs - danger averted.
MARLEY trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Weston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MARLEY defends well.

Weston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MARLEY looking to pass the guard.

MARLEY stands up and waves to Weston to follow him.
No joy there for Weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MARLEY shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weston but Weston pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston fails to land with a series of punches.
Weston misses with a few strikes there.
MARLEY slips a jab and a cross from Weston.
Weston misses with a few strikes there.
Weston throws a series of punches but MARLEY avoids them all with ease.
MARLEY closes the distance and clinches up with Weston, looking for a takedown. MARLEY pushes Weston against the cage but Weston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

MARLEY has managed to clinch.
MARLEY lands a right hand.

MARLEY ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MARLEY no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

MARLEY throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MARLEY keeping full guard, as Weston tries to pass.

Weston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MARLEY wants to stand and escape but Weston is having none of it.
MARLEY 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.
Weston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MARLEY is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston prevents MARLEY from getting back to his feet.

Weston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MARLEY is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MARLEY has escaped and now he's on top!

Weston is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MARLEY rolls with it to try and escape but Weston cranks on the arm and MARLEY is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Weston!