PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jewell Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jewer LaVallee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Phelps
vs
LaVallee

157 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jewell Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jewer LaVallee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVallee fails with the takedown

and Phelps counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaVallee won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
LaVallee wants to control but Phelps postures up.
LaVallee gets back to half guard.
Phelps thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Phelps is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaVallee is controlling Phelps's position as best he can from this difficult position.

LaVallee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

LaVallee looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVallee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
LaVallee has hold of Phelps's hands but Phelps slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phelps prevents LaVallee from improving his position.
Phelps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

LaVallee actively working from the bottom here.
Phelps looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LaVallee tries to get to full guard but Phelps has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaVallee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaVallee wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phelps missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

LaVallee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phelps pulls his head out easily.
LaVallee controlling the position well.

LaVallee looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Phelps is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phelps lands a nice short elbow.

LaVallee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phelps pulls his head out easily.
LaVallee is trying to maintain the position but Phelps is very close to passing his half guard.
Phelps slips a nice elbow through LaVallee's hands, connecting with LaVallee's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVallee is trying to stand back up but Phelps is controlling him

LaVallee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Phelps is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaVallee sees it coming and defends easily.

LaVallee looking for submissions off his back.
LaVallee tries to roll over but Phelps keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jewer LaVallee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

LaVallee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phelps counters with a two punch combo.
LaVallee shoots in for a double leg but Phelps sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaVallee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Phelps counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jewell Phelps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewer LaVallee.
Phelps lands strikes from half guard.

LaVallee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LaVallee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phelps.
Phelps is nestled in close to LaVallee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaVallee wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Phelps there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVallee manages to get to full guard.

LaVallee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phelps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LaVallee is proving hard to escape from.

LaVallee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phelps gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaVallee working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVallee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phelps postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LaVallee wants to sweep but no luck.

LaVallee looking for subs off his back but Phelps has passed one foot through into half guard.
LaVallee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phelps is working away from the top position though.
Phelps missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVallee wants to control but Phelps is keeping busy and won't allow it.

LaVallee is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Phelps is tapping! Great win for LaVallee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jewer LaVallee!