PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lebaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Textmark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Lebaron's chin.

Textmark
vs
Lebaron

182 cm
31
222 lbs
21 - 24 - 1

200 cm
27
202 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)
- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lebaron!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lebaron rushes Textmark and presses him up against the cage.
Textmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Lebaron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Textmark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lebaron after a bit of a struggle.

Textmark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lebaron regains guard immediately.
Textmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Textmark stops Lebaron from standing up.
Lebaron keeping moving, preventing Textmark from controlling successfully.

Textmark gets to his feet. Lebaron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lebaron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lebaron duly obliges.

It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lebaron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Textmark pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Textmark moves into the clinch.
Lebaron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lebaron is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Textmark can't fight it off and eventually Lebaron manages to take the fight to the floor. Textmark looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lebaron trying to stand up but can't free himself from Textmark's guard.

Textmark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Textmark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lebaron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Textmark, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Textmark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lebaron clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Textmark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Textmark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lebaron sees it coming and defends easily.

Lebaron actively working from the bottom here.

Textmark stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lebaron to get to his feet.
Textmark keeps the fight on the outside.

Textmark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lebaron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lebaron lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Textmark pulls guard effortlessly.
Textmark keeping moving, preventing Lebaron from controlling successfully.

Lebaron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lebaron preventing the sweep.
Lebaron wanted to stand there but Textmark had control of the position.

Lebaron stands up from Textmark's guard - Lebaron perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lebaron throws a series of punches but Textmark moves out of range.
Lebaron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Textmark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lebaron somewhat.
Lebaron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lebaron is looking to clinch but Textmark is avoiding it.
Textmark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebaron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Textmark somewhat.

Lebaron instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebaron tries to circle away but Textmark has him pinned against the cage.
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 Justin Textmark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
That's time! Textmark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Textmark circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lebaron has closed the distance and engaged Textmark in a clinch.

Lebaron breaks the clinch.
Lebaron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Textmark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lebaron as he avoids it easily.
Lebaron scores with a punch to the head.
Daniel Lebaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebaron misses with a combination
and Textmark counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Textmark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lebaron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Textmark is looking to advance position but Lebaron won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Textmark is looking for a kimura but Lebaron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Textmark to get the leverage.
Textmark wants to control but Lebaron is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Textmark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lebaron defends it well.

Lebaron kicks Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Textmark misses with a straight left.
Lebaron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lebaron fails to land the takedown.
Lebaron leaves Textmark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lebaron 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.

Lebaron postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Textmark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lebaron, into his guard.

Textmark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Lebaron looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Textmark passes into half guard.
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!

Textmark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lebaron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lebaron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Textmark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lebaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Textmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebaron.
Lebaron tries to close the distance and clinch but Textmark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lebaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Textmark.
Textmark keeps the fight on the outside.
Lebaron tries to clinch there but Textmark circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark throws a hook but Lebaron avoids it easily.
Lebaron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Textmark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lebaron somewhat.
Textmark misses with a hook.
Lebaron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Textmark on the side of the head.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lebaron as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebaron tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Textmark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lebaron, pushing him back against the cage.
Textmark goes for a takedown attempt but Lebaron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Lebaron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Textmark misses with a leg kick.
Lebaron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Textmark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Textmark has closed the distance and engaged Lebaron in a clinch.
Textmark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Textmark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lebaron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lebaron prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lebaron gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Textmark regains guard.
Lebaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lebaron is posturing up here but Textmark has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lebaron tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lebaron has to tap! Slick submission there by Textmark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Textmark!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Textmark waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.