PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

James
vs
Rourke

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke has a takedown stuffed.
Rourke tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rourke somewhat.

James moves into the clinch.
Rourke avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James missing with knees to the body.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rourke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James landing knees to the head.

It looks like Mickey Rourke has been cut.
Rourke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dylan James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Rourke.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Rourke blocks with his arms.
Rourke taking a breather.
Rourke avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rourke blocks it with crossed arms.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rourke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke.
Rourke jumps guard but James stands there with Rourke around his waist. Rourke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rourke missing with knees to the body.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Rourke managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Rourke dodges an elbow strike from James.
James tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
James misses with a knee strike.
James is breathing heavily.
Rourke fails to pull guard.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rourke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rourke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.

Rourke pulls guard.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Rourke is retaining full guard.
James pushes down on Rourke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rourke won't allow James to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rourke is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rourke looking for submissions off his back.

Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
James trying to mount his opponent but Rourke defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is taking a breather. Rourke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rourke works his way to full guard. Good work.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rourke is keeping the position for now.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dylan James.

James pushes Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
Rourke avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Rourke is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Rourke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Rourke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rourke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Rourke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.

Rourke throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
James advances nicely into full mount.
James prevents Rourke from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Rourke's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rourke moves into range and clinches up with James.
Rourke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rourke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it.
James missing with knees to the body.
James missing with knees to the body.
Rourke dodges an elbow strike from James.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Rourke is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Rourke taking a breather.
Rourke crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Rourke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dylan James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Rourke.

Rourke drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rourke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rourke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because James has passed into half guard!

James decides to stand and escape the position.
Rourke looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.

James forces Rourke back against the cage and clinches.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rourke's face.

Rourke successfully pulls guard.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rourke working for a triangle but James defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rourke on the ground.

Rourke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rourke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James stands and throws Rourke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James controls the position.
James tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rourke's legs.
Rourke sneaks back into half guard.

Rourke actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if James 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.

Rourke looking for submissions off his back.

Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if James 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mickey Rourke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey Rourke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rourke clinches.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rourke blocks it with crossed arms.
Rourke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.

Rourke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rourke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

James is posturing up here but Rourke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! James tries to roll out but it's too tight and James has to tap! Slick submission there by Rourke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Rourke!