PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Laraque (ranked 25276 p4p, 595 weight class) and Reilly OReilly (ranked 4685 p4p, 439 weight class). Reilly OReilly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laraque
vs
OReilly

195 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reilly OReilly!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

OReilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laraque tries to roll over but OReilly keeps him under control.
Well, if OReilly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to control but OReilly is keeping busy.

OReilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laraque sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laraque wants to control but OReilly is keeping busy.
Laraque is pressing down on OReilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Laraque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OReilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OReilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OReilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laraque trying to keep a closed guard but OReilly is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OReilly content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OReilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

OReilly gets a takedown into half guard.
OReilly moves nicely into side control.

OReilly is trying to get an arm triangle but Laraque is defending well.
OReilly is putting a hurting on Laraque here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OReilly stands up and beckons Laraque to his feet.

Laraque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OReilly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OReilly won't allow Laraque to sweep him here.
OReilly stands and throws Laraque's legs to the side, diving into side control.

OReilly stands up.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OReilly closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OReilly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Laraque is looking for a sweep. OReilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OReilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Laraque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OReilly prevents Laraque from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OReilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laraque!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OReilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laraque tries to lock up and control but OReilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reilly OReilly dominated that round.
That's time! Laraque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

OReilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laraque is looking to improve his position.
Laraque is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if OReilly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque trying to control but OReilly postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OReilly lands a nice short elbow.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but OReilly has control of the leg.
OReilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly OReilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laraque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Laraque wants to improve his position but OReilly is controlling well.
OReilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OReilly is looking to advance position but Laraque won't allow it.
Laraque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OReilly is taking a breather. Laraque 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.
Laraque won't allow OReilly to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laraque is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laraque.

OReilly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OReilly showed some decent athleticism there.
OReilly wants to advance to full mount but Laraque doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
OReilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraque is trying to control OReilly's posture but OReilly avoids it.
OReilly controls the position from side control.
OReilly landing strikes.
Laraque tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
OReilly lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laraque tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Laraque's face as OReilly controls the position.
OReilly wants to control but Laraque is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laraque tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reilly OReilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laraque throws a series of punches but OReilly moves out of range.
Laraque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OReilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laraque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

OReilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OReilly lands in his opponent's guard.
OReilly wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.

Laraque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OReilly defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque keeping full guard, as OReilly tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly trying to control but Laraque is working from the bottom.
Laraque controls OReilly momentarily but OReilly frees himself.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing OReilly from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OReilly controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laraque.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laraque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces OReilly back to the cage. Laraque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Excellent takedown into side control there by OReilly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reilly OReilly!