PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Marchand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jones
vs
Marchand

175 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Marchand.
Marchand blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Marchand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones prevents Marchand from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Brad Marchand has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jones looking to score a takedown here. Marchand is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Marchand's guard.
Jones trying to control but Marchand is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Marchand to get back to his feet.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marchand wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stays in close to Marchand's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Jones misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Marchand staying out of range there.
Marchand has his takedown stuffed

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marchand's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones 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.
Jones trying to control but Marchand is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Marchand is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marchand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marchand counters with a nice uppercut.

Jones drives through and clinches with Marchand against the cage.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Marchand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Marchand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marchand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones controlling the position.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Marchand defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Marchand is trying to break free.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Marchand.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Marchand.

Marchand is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marchand to the mat. Marchand regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Marchand defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Marchand is not content to let Jones control the position.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.
Jones stops Marchand from getting back to his feet.

Marchand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jab by Marchand.
Marchand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand lands a two punch combo.
Marchand ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Marchand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones tries to clinch but Marchand moves out of range.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones is looking to clinch.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marchand did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
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!
Marchand trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Marchand is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Marchand wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marchand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Marchand manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones stops Marchand from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchand is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Marchand sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinnie Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Marchand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marchand!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marchand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marchand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content just to control the position here.

Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marchand has worked his arm free - good work by Marchand!

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marchand seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marchand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marchand struggling a bit here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marchand is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Marchand explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Marchand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marchand counters with a two punch combo.
Marchand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchand misses with a takedown

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brad Marchand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vinnie Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchand.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Marchand counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Jones!