PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Jace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jace
vs
Marshall

191 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Jace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jace throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jace attempts a counter takedown but Marshall avoids it well and moves away.
Jace swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jace defends it well.
Jace misses with a low kick.
Marshall feints the counter takedown.
Jace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jace misses with a hook

so Marshall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.

Marshall stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jace throws up his legs and catches Marshall in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Marshall tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jace! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Jace!