PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaque LeRouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeRouge comes to the cage accompanied by Road To Zion. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

LeRouge
vs
Jones

192 cm
23
206 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

MMA's Best Nutrition

Fight 4 America

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaque LeRouge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeRouge misses with a looping right.
Jones avoids the head kick by LeRouge.
Jones blocks a head kick by LeRouge.
Jones scores with a jab.

It looks like Jaque LeRouge has been cut.
LeRouge blocks a head kick by Jones.
LeRouge misses with the combination.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but LeRouge ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick but LeRouge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LeRouge avoids the head kick by Jones.
LeRouge pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeRouge, right into the meat.
Jones blocks the body kick.
LeRouge throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LeRouge misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
LeRouge wants to clinch.
A head kick by LeRouge misses
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Jones shoots in and bounces LeRouge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones passes LeRouge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to LeRouge's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is working for a kimura but LeRouge is defending it quite comfortably.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones looks gassed!
LeRouge looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LeRouge tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeRouge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeRouge tries to escape but Jones is in control.
LeRouge is not content to let Jones control the position.
LeRouge stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones advances to mount.
LeRouge is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeRouge is looking to escape.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Jones has control of LeRouge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LeRouge regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeRouge is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
LeRouge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks LeRouge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeRouge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
LeRouge is looking to get to half guard.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeRouge is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaque LeRouge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

LeRouge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LeRouge.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by LeRouge misses

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LeRouge!
LeRouge is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
LeRouge is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones throwing strikes here but LeRouge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
LeRouge is trying to escape the mount.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and LeRouge is in trouble!

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeRouge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeRouge is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeRouge tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
LeRouge is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
LeRouge is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's LeRouge get back to his feet.

LeRouge gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LeRouge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Jones looking to isolate an arm here. LeRouge doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johny Jones!