PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Shelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deluxe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Intelligent Hoodlum - Arrest The President. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deluxe
vs
Shelton

190 cm
27
255 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
235 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Shelton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deluxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Shelton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelton works over Deluxe's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deluxe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deluxe somewhat.
Deluxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelton closes the distance but Deluxe moves to the side
letting Deluxe counter with a right hand.

It looks like Marc Shelton has been cut.
Shelton throws a poor cross that misses
and Deluxe counters with a straight right hand.

Deluxe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shelton on his heels. He'll look to pass Shelton's guard now, I'm sure.
Shelton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deluxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe with a nice head shot there.
Deluxe trying to control but Shelton is working from the bottom.

Deluxe drops back looking for a leg! Shelton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shelton manages to kick Deluxe off! Deluxe jumps back into Shelton's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelton wants to stand and escape but Deluxe is having none of it.
Deluxe landing with the ground and pound.
Deluxe throws a big right hand that misses.
Shelton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Club FC. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Deluxe throws a strike but Shelton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Deluxe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shelton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Deluxe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shelton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Deluxe pulls down on the head and he's put Shelton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Deluxe!
After winning the bout, Johnny Deluxe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.