PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marquis Workman (ranked 23313 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahseh Onfroy (ranked 4652 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquis Workman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Workman
vs
Onfroy

197 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

168 cm
20
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marquis Workman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jahseh Onfroy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Onfroy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Workman did well to prevent Onfroy getting side control.
Workman is trying to control but can't.

Workman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Onfroy pulls his head out easily.
Workman is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onfroy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Workman has a hand on Onfroy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Onfroy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfroy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Onfroy punching from mount but Workman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Onfroy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfroy misses with a head shot.
Workman srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Workman is trying to get back to his feet but Onfroy has full control of the position and if anything, Workman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Onfroy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Onfroy misses with a punch to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Onfroy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Onfroy missing with strikes.
Onfroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Workman is trying to break free.

Onfroy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Workman is defending well though. Onfroy let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Workman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Onfroy is looking for the choke from the back position but Workman is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onfroy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Onfroy not allowing Workman to control his hands.
Onfroy controlling well, preventing Workman from escaping the position.
Workman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Onfroy.
Workman is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Workman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Onfroy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Workman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Onfroy missing with punches from the back.
Workman tries to escape the position.
Workman trying to get back to his feet but Onfroy is in full control for now.
Onfroy controlling the position well here. Workman rolled but Onfroy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Workman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Onfroy throwing sloppy strikes.

Workman showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Onfroy looking to break Workman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Workman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Onfroy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Workman turns into Onfroy and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jahseh Onfroy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Onfroy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Workman actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Onfroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Onfroy is pressing down on Workman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Workman is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman is pressing down on Onfroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jahseh Onfroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Onfroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfroy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Onfroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Workman keeping full guard, as Onfroy tries to pass.
Onfroy won't allow Workman to sweep him here.
Workman being controlled here, momentarily.
Onfroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onfroy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Onfroy advances position into side control!
Workman is trying to work for a sweep but Onfroy has mounted him!

Onfroy stands up from mount. Strange move.

Onfroy looking to score a takedown here. Workman is defending well but Onfroy drives through and ends up in Workman's guard.
Workman wants to get back to his feet but Onfroy passes into half guard.

Onfroy uses his free foot to push down on Workman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Workman.
Onfroy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workman is squirming around, avoiding Onfroy's attempts to control the action.
Onfroy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Onfroy misses with a head shot.
Onfroy raining down shots from the mount!
Workman tries to improve his position but instead Onfroy has taken his back!
Workman is trying to break free.
Workman is trying to stand back up.

Workman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Onfroy gets his way!
Workman trying to control the position but Onfroy manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onfroy is hanging on to Workman's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Workman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Workman trying to control the position but Onfroy manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Workman fending off the submission attempt from Onfroy.

Onfroy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jahseh Onfroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Onfroy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Workman keeping moving, preventing Onfroy from controlling successfully.
Onfroy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Onfroy pushes down on Workman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Workman is in trouble now - Onfroy has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Workman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Onfroy tries to get the hooks in deep but Workman pushed the leg off.
Onfroy missing with strikes from the back.
Onfroy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Onfroy controlling the position well here. Workman rolled but Onfroy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Workman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Workman is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfroy avoiding Workman 's attempts to control his hands.

Onfroy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Workman tries to escape the position.
Workman wants to get back to his feet.
Onfroy is trying to stick to Workman's back but Workman is turning into Onfroy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Onfroy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Workman.

Onfroy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Workman escapes and throws Onfroy's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Workman stands up and beckons Onfroy to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Workman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Onfroy is trying to defend but Workman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Onfroy keeping control of the position.
Onfroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Onfroy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Workman defends it easily.

Onfroy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Workman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Onfroy manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onfroy stuns Workman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Workman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Onfroy to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jahseh Onfroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Onfroy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jahseh Onfroy!