PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes to the cage accompanied by Thug Luv. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dragon
vs
Verne

185 cm
21
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Verne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verne is fending him off so far but Dragon persists. Nope, Verne circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Verne. No joy for Dragon on that attempt.
Dragon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verne pinned against the cage. Verne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verne looks for a takedown but Dragon sprawls well.

Verne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dragon trying to hold on to Verne's head to control him but Verne postures up.
Verne stalling.
Verne tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Verne pulls his head out easily.

Verne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verne.
Verne tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dragon controls his leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dragon clinches with his opponent.
Dragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Verne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dragon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Verne breaks the clinch.

Dragon clinches with his opponent.
Verne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Verne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Dragon lands a damaging elbow.
Dragon looking for a takedown.

Dragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verne swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.
Dragon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Verne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verne.
Dragon wants a takedown.
Dragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Verne won't allow it.

Dragon breaks from the clinch.
Dragon avoids the head kick by Verne.

Verne clinches up with Dragon and pushes him back against the cage.

Verne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Verne to the mat. Verne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Verne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verne is pulling down on Dragon's head to control his posture.
Dragon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is looking to work some ground and pound but Verne has wrist control.
Dragon advances position into side control!

Dragon tries for a kimura but Verne is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verne is trying to improve his position.
Verne is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dragon is controlling him well.
Verne is looking to regain half guard here but Dragon keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragon is looking to take a break and control but Verne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verne wants to get back to his feet but Dragon drags him back down.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Verne throws a head kick that misses.

Verne has taken the fight to the clinch.

Verne drags the fight down to the ground.

Verne had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dragon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Verne Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dragon's back instead.
Verne controlling well, preventing Dragon from escaping the position.
Dragon turns into Verne and is now in his guard.
Verne pulls Dragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dragon passes Verne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jules Verne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dragon lands a head kick. Verne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Verne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragon.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dragon clinches up against the cage.
Dragon has Verne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dragon has Verne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dragon wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Verne tries to pull guard but Dragon holds him up against the cage and eventually Verne drops back down to his feet.
Dragon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Verne gets underhooks to prevent Dragon's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dragon tries for a takedown but Verne manages to get underhooks.
Verne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Dragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dragon throws an elbow but Verne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Verne is not content to let Dragon control the position.
Dragon tries to score with some ground and pound. Verne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dragon's best efforts.
Verne is trying to stand back up but Dragon is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dragon scores with a takedown into Verne's guard.
Verne has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dragon has passed into side control.
Verne prevents Dragon from improving position.

Dragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Verne is looking for a sweep.

Verne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Verne throws a sloppy head kick and Dragon moves out of range easily.
Dragon shoots and misses

and Verne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dragon!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne moves to back control.

Verne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Verne is riding his opponent, not letting Dragon buck him off.
Dragon rolls, trying to escape but Verne keeps control of the position.

Dragon defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dragon advances position into side control!
Verne is trying to work for a sweep but Dragon has mounted him!
Dragon forces the positional change into back control.
Dragon throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Verne!

It looks like Jules Verne has been cut.

Dragon looking for the choke from the back.
Juan Dragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verne is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon missing with punches from the back.
Verne breaks Dragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dragon is trying to control the position but Verne postures up.

Verne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dragon is looking for a triangle but Verne pushes his legs off easily.
Dragon looking to control but Verne passes into half guard.
Verne wants to take a breather but Dragon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dragon trying to hold on to Verne's head to control him but Verne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dragon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jules Verne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Verne tries to sprawl out of it but Dragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragon throws a right hand that Verne ducks under and follows up with a left that Verne also avoids with ease.
Verne scores with a shot to the body.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Verne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Verne drives through and clinches with Dragon against the cage.
Verne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dragon.
Verne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragon just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dragon lands an elbow just above Verne 's eye.

Dragon lands a takedown into guard.
Verne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Verne working for a triangle but Dragon defends it easily.
Verne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Verne is retaining full guard.
Dragon stopping the sweep attempt from Verne.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Verne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragon prevents Verne from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dragon darts in and clinches Verne up against the cage.
Dragon slows down the pace here.

Dragon breaks the clinch.
Dragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Verne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dragon!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Verne is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Verne.
Dragon wants to clinch up but Verne keeps it at a distance.
Verne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Dragon avoids the head kick by Verne.
Verne misses with a body kick.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
Dragon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Verne moves into the clinch.
Dragon tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne is pressed up against the cage. Dragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verne down to the mat. Verne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Verne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragon but Dragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verne circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dragon has Verne up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Jules Verne's cut even more.

Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragon has a takedown stuffed.
Dragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Verne.
Dragon throws a nice looking combination but Verne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verne throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Verne or perhaps it was just good defense by Dragon which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Verne as Dragon shoots in.
Dragon is looking to clinch but Verne is avoiding it.
Dragon shoots in and drives through. Verne sprawls well.

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

Verne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dragon, up you get!
Dragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juan Dragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon fails with the takedown

and Verne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Verne!
Dragon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Verne looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dragon wants to finish this one by submission but Verne is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragon.
Verne tries to hold on but Dragon postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Verne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Verne!