PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jevon Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurits Arce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Arce
vs
Legacy

188 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurits Arce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jevon Legacy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Legacy.

Arce gets tackled into the cage by Legacy. Legacy maintains the clinch.

Legacy has hold of one of Arce's legs. Arce is fighting the takedown attempt but Legacy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Legacy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Arce is looking for a triangle but Legacy pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legacy trying to control but Arce is working from the bottom.
Legacy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Legacy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arce is proving hard to escape from.
Legacy wants to pass the guard but Arce is keeping the position.
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!
Legacy trying to control but Arce is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jevon Legacy.

Legacy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Arce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arce keeping moving, preventing Legacy from controlling successfully.

Arce looking for a guillotine here but Legacy defends easily.

Arce is looking for a triangle but Legacy pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Arce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legacy defends well.

Arce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arce wants to stand and escape but Legacy is having none of it.

Arce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arce keeping full guard, as Legacy tries to pass.
Arce working a defensive guard here.

Arce working for a triangle but Legacy defends it easily.
Legacy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Arce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legacy postures up.
Legacy wants to control from the top but Arce keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Legacy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Arce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Arce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Arce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jevon Legacy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Legacy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legacy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Arce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legacy defends well.

Arce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legacy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Arce is looking for a triangle but Legacy pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legacy defends it easily.
Arce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Arce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legacy defends it easily.
Legacy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Arce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arce has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Arce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legacy defends it easily.
Legacy throws an elbow that misses. Arce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legacy's guard. Nice move by Arce!
Legacy looking for a sweep. Not yet Legacy, not yet.

Legacy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arce postures up in Legacy's guard and throws a big left but Legacy blocks it.
Arce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Legacy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maurits Arce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legacy is breathing heavily.
Arce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legacy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arce is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arce slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Legacy looking for a sweep. Not yet Legacy, not yet.
Legacy being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maurits Arce.

Legacy shoots in and bounces Arce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jevon Legacy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Arce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Legacy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arce!
Arce struggling a bit here.
Arce is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Legacy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Legacy controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maurits Arce.

Legacy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Legacy breaks the clinch.

Legacy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arce wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Legacy wants to stand but Arce has his arm trapped.
Legacy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce struggling a bit here.
Arce is trying to get back to his feet.
Arce struggling a bit here.
Arce is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maurits Arce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arce controlling Legacy's posture.

Maurits Arce has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Legacy instigates a clinch.
Arce avoiding damage as Legacy throws knees to the body.
Legacy looking to stall.

Legacy has picked Arce up - he's going for a ride! Legacy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce wants to get back to his feet.

Arce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legacy pulls his head out easily.
Legacy trying to control from half guard but Arce is working away.

Arce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legacy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Arce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legacy pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jevon Legacy.
I've got Legacy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jevon Legacy!