PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eleuando Le Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eleuando Le Fleur will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Howard
vs
Le Fleur

196 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

New World Order Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eleuando Le Fleur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Le Fleur clinches up against the cage.

Howard wants the takedown. Le Fleur is fighting it off but Howard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Le Fleur's guard against the cage.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.

Le Fleur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Fleur is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Le Fleur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Le Fleur has escaped and now he's on top!
Le Fleur wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Le Fleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Fleur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Le Fleur with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Le Fleur!
Howard working Le Fleur over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Fleur tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Le Fleur tries to control the position but Howard now has his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Fleur wants to control his opponent's hands but Howard gets his hands free.
Howard controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howard keeps control of the position as Le Fleur tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Le Fleur can't escape the position.

Le Fleur is trying to defend against the choke here but Howard has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Howard Tightens the hold and Le Fleur taps out furiously! Howard displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Howard!
A relieved looking Jordan Howard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.