PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Verne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Christina Milian - When you look at me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Verne
vs
Daniels

185 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Verne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Verne which made him look bad.
Verne throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
Verne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Verne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verne throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Verne tries a head kick but it misses.
Verne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Jules Verne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verne swivels and escapes.
Verne throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verne throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Verne throws a head kick that misses.
Verne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verne throws out the jab.
Jules Verne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verne circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verne just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verne.
Daniels shoots in but Verne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verne moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Daniels fails to land the takedown.

Verne instigates a clinch.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Verne.
Verne can't break the clinch.
Verne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels prevents Verne from breaking the clinch.
Daniels goes for a takedown attempt but Verne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Verne shows good takedown defense.
Verne just misses with a punch to the body.
Jules Verne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Daniels swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Verne is now in Daniels's guard. A big mistake from Daniels there, giving up the dominant position!
Verne is breathing heavily.
Daniels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Verne!

Daniels is working for a guillotine from mount but Verne frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daniels goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Verne turns into him and now he's in Daniels's guard.
Verne wants to stand but Daniels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Daniels throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Verne escapes and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daniels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Verne off and has taken his back!

Verne won't enjoy being in this position. Daniels looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Verne is tapping - it's over boys! Daniels picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Daniels!