PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean LaSorte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Maci
vs
LaSorte

195 cm
21
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Maci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean LaSorte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaSorte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Mario Maci has been cut.
LaSorte connects with a body shot.
LaSorte stuffs the takedown attempt from Maci. Maci gets slowly back to his feet.
Maci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maci wants to clinch.
LaSorte cracks Maci with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maci lands in his opponent's guard.
Maci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LaSorte is controlling Maci's posture.
Maci looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maci being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jean LaSorte was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maci dives in and grabs LaSorte's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaSorte pushes down on Maci's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Maci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaSorte leaves Maci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaSorte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maci throws the kick towards the body but LaSorte avoids it.
LaSorte tries to bum rush Maci with a series of wild strikes but Maci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaSorte thuds a left hand into Maci's body.
Jean LaSorte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maci is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaSorte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

LaSorte drops Maci with a beautiful combination! Maci stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LaSorte is looking for the KO!

Maci is rocked!

Mario Maci's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaSorte grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Maci takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! LaSorte cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean LaSorte!