PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdoul Murquite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vydan Freuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murquite comes to the cage accompanied by Não Posso Mais. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Murquite
vs
Freuster

200 cm
22
299 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
Dragon

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdoul Murquite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vydan Freuster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freuster scores with a shot to the body.
Murquite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Abdoul Murquite has been cut.
Freuster slaps away a takedown attempt from Murquite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murquite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freuster pinned against the cage. Freuster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freuster throws a shot from downtown. Murquite moves away and avoids it.
Freuster misses with a hook.
Freuster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murquite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freuster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murquite somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdoul Murquite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freuster throws a series of punches but Murquite avoids them all with ease.
Freuster throws a series of strikes that have Murquite backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murquite ducks under a wild hook from Freuster.
Good shot there by Freuster.
Freuster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Abdoul Murquite's cut is getting worse.
Freuster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murquite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freuster swivels and escapes.
Freuster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murquite's hands.
Freuster stuffs the takedown.
Murquite shoots in but no luck this time.
Vydan Freuster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murquite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freuster's waist but Freuster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murquite off to one side.
Freuster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murquite has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Murquite drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murquite trying to control but Freuster is working from the bottom.
Murquite prevents Freuster from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murquite looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murquite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murquite stopping the sweep attempt from Freuster.
Freuster trying to control the position here.
Murquite tries to free his leg and advance position but Freuster is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freuster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murquite is one step ahead there.
Murquite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freuster swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Freuster misses.
Murquite fails with a takedown attempt.

Murquite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murquite lands in his opponent's guard.
Murquite won't allow Freuster to sweep him here.
Freuster is pulling down on Murquite's head to control his posture.
Freuster trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murquite stands up over Freuster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murquite preventing the sweep.
Murquite pushing down on Freuster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Freuster is trying to get back to full guard.

Murquite is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murquite thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freuster's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murquite prevents Freuster from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murquite connects with a nice short shot to Freuster's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vydan Freuster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdoul Murquite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murquite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freuster misses with an uppercut

and Murquite counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Freuster!
Freuster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Murquite is looking to control Freuster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murquite avoid being mounted?
Murquite wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abdoul Murquite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freuster prevents Murquite from improving his position.
Murquite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murquite.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murquite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freuster content to stall in guard here.

Murquite has his foot on Freuster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freuster works his way back into a safe position though.
Murquite wants to sweep here but Freuster controlling him for the moment.
Murquite is working hard here to advance position.
Freuster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freuster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murquite is trying to control the position but Freuster postures up.
Freuster tries to free his leg and advance position but Murquite is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murquite has his foot on Freuster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freuster works his way back into a safe position though.
Freuster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murquite trying to control the position.
Freuster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murquite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murquite controls Freuster momentarily but Freuster frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Freuster lands with a straight right. Murquite didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Freuster gets caught napping as Murquite dives in and scores a takedown. Freuster manages to retain guard.

Freuster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murquite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murquite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murquite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freuster keeps working.
Freuster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murquite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Murquite thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murquite advances to mount.
Freuster is desperately trying to improve his position but Murquite has a good base and remains in mount.
Murquite lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freuster hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murquite lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murquite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murquite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murquite misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Murquite working for a submission but Freuster is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murquite sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdoul Murquite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdoul Murquite's cut.
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!

Freuster scores with a nice right hand.
Murquite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freuster tries to avoid it but Murquite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freuster to the ground. Freuster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freuster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Freuster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murquite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freuster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Freuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freuster tries to bum rush Murquite with a series of wild strikes but Murquite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murquite.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdoul Murquite. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Murquite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freuster prevents Murquite from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murquite trying to control the position but Freuster is working away.
Murquite working away.
The strikes coming from Murquite are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murquite working away.
Murquite throws a strike aimed at the side of Freuster's head but Freuster avoids it well.
Freuster gets back to half guard.
Freuster controlling the position for now.

Murquite wants to work for an arm triangle but Freuster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freuster tries to roll over but Murquite keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freuster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murquite trying to control the action but Freuster is working from the bottom.
Freuster tries to roll over but Murquite keeps him under control.
Murquite throwing shots but Freuster is blocking nicely.
Murquite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murquite thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freuster's head.
Murquite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freuster defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murquite throwing shots but Freuster is blocking nicely.

Murquite is looking for a kimura but Freuster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murquite to get the leverage.
Murquite is trying to control the action in half guard but Freuster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Murquite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freuster tries to roll over but Murquite keeps him under control.
Murquite content to control rather than advance.
Murquite wants to control but Freuster is keeping him busy.
Freuster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murquite.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murquite is trying to control the action in half guard but Freuster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freuster is trying to get back to full guard.
Murquite trying to control the action but Freuster is working from the bottom.
Freuster wants to control but Murquite is keeping busy.
Murquite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murquite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freuster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abdoul Murquite.
Freuster throws an overhand right that lands on Murquite's shoulder, as Murquite tries to avoid the shot.
Murquite shoots in for a takedown but Freuster shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vydan Freuster.
I think Freuster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vydan Freuster!