PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious LeftFoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marquardt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O Fortuna. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Marquardt
vs
LeftFoot

189 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Marquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucious LeftFoot!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marquardt gets caught flat footed, as LeftFoot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LeftFoot won't allow Marquardt to get back to his feet.
Marquardt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and LeftFoot dives into side control.
Marquardt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LeftFoot has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LeftFoot trying to control the position but Marquardt is working away.
Marquardt wants to get back to his feet but LeftFoot is dominant here and he's now got Marquardt's back!
Marquardt holding both LeftFoot 's hands and preventing any damage.
LeftFoot lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
LeftFoot connects with a big shot to the side of Marquardt's head.
Marquardt controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
LeftFoot lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Marquardt.
Marquardt trying to get back to his feet but LeftFoot is in full control for now.
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.
Marquardt is breathing heavily.
LeftFoot trying to control.
Marquardt has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
LeftFoot is looking to control Marquardt but Marquardt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
LeftFoot scores with punches to the body.

Marquardt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marquardt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeftFoot on the ground.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marquardt showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt is covering up but some of the strikes from LeftFoot are getting through and doing damage.
LeftFoot lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Marquardt trying to get back to his feet but LeftFoot is in full control for now.
LeftFoot has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Marquardt.
Marquardt trying to get back to his feet but LeftFoot is in full control for now.

LeftFoot has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marquardt is in real trouble here. LeftFoot gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marquardt is tapping out! LeftFoot wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucious LeftFoot!