PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Heister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rourke
vs
Heister

172 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
188 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Heister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rourke feints and as Heister raises his hands in defense, Rourke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rourke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rourke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Rourke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rourke trying to control but Heister is working from the bottom.
Rourke stands and throws Heister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rourke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Heister sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rourke working the ground and pound.
Rourke grinds an elbow into Heister's temple.
Heister is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Heister is looking to reverse the position.
Heister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rourke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but Heister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heister is looking for a sweep.

Rourke has an Americana. Heister didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rourke is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rourke hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Rourke!