PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marven (ranked 6066 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoph Le Eskine (ranked 2972 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Marven
vs
Le Eskine

160 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Marven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christoph Le Eskine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marven darts in trying to clinch

and Le Eskine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Le Eskine.
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.
Le Eskine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le Eskine slips nicely into half guard.
Marven wants to control but Le Eskine is keeping busy.
Marven is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Eskine uses his free foot to push down on Marven's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marven.
Le Eskine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Le Eskine throwing strikes here but Marven is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marven tries to lock up and control but Le Eskine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Le Eskine working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marven turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Le Eskine off and cradles Marven's limp body as Le Eskine celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Christoph Le Eskine!