PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Marquez (ranked 7681 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Mellow (ranked 4664 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!

Marquez
vs
Mellow

154 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacques Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reggie Mellow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mellow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Marquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marquez really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mellow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marquez has managed to get both his arms back between Mellow's legs - danger averted.
Marquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marquez looking to pass the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Mellow!