PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon De Bon Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marquez
vs
De Bon Bon

210 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon De Bon Bon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Bon Bon moves into the clinch.
Marquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Bon Bon is defending well.

De Bon Bon breaks the clinch.

De Bon Bon moves into the clinch.
De Bon Bon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but De Bon Bon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

De Bon Bon manages to pull guard.
Marquez is fighting to break De Bon Bon's control of his arms but De Bon Bon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Bon Bon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Bon Bon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Bon Bon is trying to keep Marquez in close.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Bon Bon is keeping the position for now.
Marquez throwing strikes from guard but De Bon Bon blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Bon Bon is keeping the position for now.
De Bon Bon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marquez passes De Bon Bon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

De Bon Bon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marquez wants to clinch.
Marquez tries to clinch there but De Bon Bon circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Bon Bon has managed to clinch.

De Bon Bon decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Bon Bon holds on and takes a little breather.
De Bon Bon looks gassed!

Marquez drops back looking for a leg! De Bon Bon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bon Bon manages to kick Marquez off! Marquez jumps back into De Bon Bon's guard.

Marquez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Bon Bon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Bon Bon has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquez keeping moving, preventing De Bon Bon from controlling successfully.
Marquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marquez is looking for a triangle but De Bon Bon pushes his legs off easily.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Bon Bon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Bon Bon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Bon Bon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bon Bon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marquez looking for a guillotine here but De Bon Bon defends easily.

De Bon Bon stands and steps away. Marquez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Bon Bon swivels and escapes.

De Bon Bon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Bon Bon is in Marquez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juan Marquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Bon Bon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquez, pushing him back against the cage.

De Bon Bon manages to pull guard.
Marquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marquez trying to control but De Bon Bon is working from the bottom.
Marquez wants to pass the guard but De Bon Bon is keeping the position.
Marquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Bon Bon trying to control the position.

De Bon Bon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bon Bon is breathing heavily.
Marquez wants to control from the top but De Bon Bon keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Bon Bon is keeping the position for now.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bon Bon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Marquez drops back looking for a leg! De Bon Bon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bon Bon manages to kick Marquez off! Marquez jumps back into De Bon Bon's guard.
Juan Marquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bon Bon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marquez wants to control from the top but De Bon Bon keeps moving.
Marquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bon Bon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Marquez working for a triangle but De Bon Bon defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bon Bon stopping the sweep attempt from Marquez.

Marquez looking for a guillotine here but De Bon Bon defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Marquez fails with the takedown.
De Bon Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bon Bon. Marquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but De Bon Bon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Bon Bon misses with a head kick.

De Bon Bon closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but De Bon Bon is controlling him.

De Bon Bon has hold of one of Marquez's legs. Marquez is fighting the takedown attempt but De Bon Bon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet but De Bon Bon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

De Bon Bon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Bon Bon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

De Bon Bon darts in and clinches Marquez up against the cage.

De Bon Bon pulls guard.
De Bon Bon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marquez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Bon Bon wants to sweep here but Marquez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Bon Bon is trying to stand up here but Marquez is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marquez wants to work for an arm triangle but De Bon Bon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Marquez seems to be working for a kimura but De Bon Bon defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marquez trying to control from half guard but De Bon Bon is working away.
Marquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Bon Bon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marquez trying to control from half guard but De Bon Bon is working away.

Marquez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Bon Bon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marquez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Marquez!