PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gump Worsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mehoff
vs
Worsley

179 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gump Worsley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Worsley scores a takedown into full mount!
Mehoff is trying to stand.
Worsley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mehoff because Worsley loaded up on that one.
Mehoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Worsley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mehoff because Worsley loaded up on that one.

Worsley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Worsley tries to control but Mehoff wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worsley landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Jacques Mehoff has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsley tries to control but Mehoff wriggling away.

Worsley has hold of Mehoff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mehoff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Worsley with good strikes from the mount here!
Worsley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Worsley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Worsley has control of Mehoff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mehoff regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worsley has hold of Mehoff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mehoff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Worsley landing shots from mount.
Mehoff tries to buck Worsley off but he can't manage it.
Worsley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mehoff's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsley wants to control the pace but Mehoff is squirming around nicely.
Mehoff really wants to buck Worsley off and get back to his feet.
Mehoff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Worsley.
Worsley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Worsley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Worsley won't let Mehoff get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mehoff is breathing heavily.
Worsley lands with some strikes.
Mehoff is trying to escape the mount but Worsley keeps good control and instead manages to take Mehoff's back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsley lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Worsley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Worsley missing with strikes from the back.
Worsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worsley is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mehoff. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Worsley tightening his grip on Mehoff, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mehoff controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gump Worsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Mehoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mehoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Mehoff moves into range and clinches up with Worsley.
Worsley tries for a takedown but Mehoff manages to get underhooks.
Mehoff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mehoff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehoff stalls.
Worsley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacques Mehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gump Worsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehoff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Worsley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mehoff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mehoff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mehoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worsley blocks it with crossed arms.
Worsley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
Mehoff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff looking to stall.
Worsley tries to pull guard but Mehoff holds him up against the cage and eventually Worsley drops back down to his feet.
Worsley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Worsley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mehoff won't allow it.

Worsley manages to break the clinch.
Mehoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mehoff tries to clinch but Worsley moves out of range.
Worsley tries to clinch

and Mehoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Worsley blocks the elbow strike.

Worsley manages to break the clinch.
Mehoff with a poor takedown

and Worsley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mehoff!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Worsley is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Mehoff tries to keep at a distance but Worsley has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsley jumps guard but Mehoff stands there with Worsley around his waist. Worsley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mehoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Worsley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mehoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Worsley.
Mehoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mehoff wants it to stay on the feet.

Mehoff tries to keep at a distance but Worsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mehoff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Mehoff breaks the clinch.
Worsley shoots for a takedown but Mehoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Worsley shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mehoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Worsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mehoff walks away with a smile on his face. Worsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mehoff clinches but Worsley breaks the clinch

and Worsley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mehoff wants a takedown.
Mehoff controlling the action here for a moment.
Worsley is trying to break the clinch but Mehoff has him pressed against the cage.

Worsley breaks the clinch.
Mehoff circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mehoff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mehoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Worsley won't allow it.
Worsley has Mehoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Worsley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mehoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mehoff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff has Worsley pressed against the cage, preventing Worsley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mehoff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mehoff prevents the takedown attempt.
Mehoff controlling the action here for a moment.
Worsley blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worsley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mehoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mehoff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worsley.
Mehoff is trying to maintain a safe position but Worsley gets an underhook and turns Mehoff into the cage.
Mehoff wants a takedown.
Mehoff has had enough of the clinch but Worsley keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Worsley to work.
Worsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mehoff won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gump Worsley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Mehoff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mehoff tries to clinch up

and Worsley counters with a shoot takedown. Mehoff fights it but they end up in guard.
Worsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mehoff wants to stand but Worsley is controlling the position.

Mehoff uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mehoff as Worsley shoots in.
Jacques Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mehoff fails with a takedown attempt.

Worsley clinches up against the cage.
Worsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mehoff prevents it.
Worsley managing to block the knees to the body from Mehoff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff is trying to break free.
Mehoff can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mehoff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Worsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Worsley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Worsley passes to full mount!
Worsley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Worsley is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsley lands a big elbow.

Worsley working for a submission but Mehoff is keeping him at bay.

Worsley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mehoff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mehoff!
Mehoff wants to get up but he can't break Worsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mehoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mehoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worsley is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mehoff is looking to stand up but Worsley won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsley trying to control the position.

Worsley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mehoff rolls with it to try and escape but Worsley cranks on the arm and Mehoff is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gump Worsley!