PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jefferson
vs
Marquez

180 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramone Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jefferson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Marquez.
Marquez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jefferson's calf.
Marquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Marquez finds it's way through Jefferson's defenses.
Marquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson attempts a counter takedown but Marquez avoids it well and moves away.
Marquez throws a good cross that connects.
Marquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carlos Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez throws a leg kick

and Jefferson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marquez!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jefferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Jefferson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jefferson's guard! Nice work there by Marquez!
Marquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.

Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Marquez pushes his legs off easily.
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.

Jefferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marquez is aware though and is defending well.
Marquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marquez with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marquez stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marquez clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Jefferson is rocked!
Marquez finds Jefferson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Jefferson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Marquez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Jefferson will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Marquez!