PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent LeMarche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

LeMarche
vs
Jones

190 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
195 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent LeMarche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeMarche pinned against the cage. LeMarche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LeMarche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vincent LeMarche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but LeMarche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeMarche lands with an overhand left.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but LeMarche pushes him off.
LeMarche thumps Jones with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LeMarche throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
LeMarche throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

LeMarche fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. LeMarche is now in Jones's guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeMarche is aware though and is defending well.
LeMarche slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeMarche cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
LeMarche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeMarche is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeMarche works his foot free and advances to mount.
LeMarche has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

LeMarche is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jones is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent LeMarche!