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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoge Mourge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 cm
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300 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Loco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoge Mourge! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mourge but Mourge pushes him off and we're back to square one. Loco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Loco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Mourge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mourge tries to hold on but Loco postures up. Loco is looking to work his way around to Mourge's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Loco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mourge on the ground. Loco swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mourge is now in Loco's guard. A big mistake from Loco there, giving up the dominant position! Mourge looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loco keeping moving, preventing Mourge from controlling successfully. Mourge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mourge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loco's guard. Loco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Loco wants to get back to his feet but Mourge is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mourge trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mourge fails with the takedown and Loco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Loco. Mourge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco is looking to advance position but Mourge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Loco tries to reverse the position but Mourge maintains control. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mourge cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Loco tries to buck Mourge off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mourge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Loco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Mourge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mourge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mourge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Mourge eventually gives up the hold. Loco is breathing heavily. Loco pushes Mourge off and gets back to his feet. El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loco dodges the punch combination from Mourge.
Mourge wants to clinch but Loco slips to the side and Loco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mourge's guard. Mourge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loco is aware though and is defending well. Loco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mourge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Loco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Loco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mourge's guard. Mourge wants to hit a switch here but Loco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mourge there! Loco landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Geoge Mourge has been cut. Loco won't let Mourge get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Mourge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Loco fails to take his opponent's back. Loco lands a nice shot to the head. Loco working for a submission but Mourge is keeping him at bay. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Loco landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mourge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mourge wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away. Mourge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Loco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Mourge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mourge wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away. Loco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mourge has worked his arm free - good work by Mourge!
Loco swings around for an armbar but Mourge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loco's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mourge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Loco wants to stand but Mourge is controlling the position. Mourge wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. Mourge is looking to stand up but Loco won't let him. El Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mourge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loco's head. Loco has a closed guard, preventing Mourge from standing up. Loco wants to stand and escape but Mourge is having none of it. Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mourge lands a head kick. Loco smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Mourge fails with the takedown so Loco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loco preventing the sweep. Loco stops Mourge from standing up. Loco passes into half guard. Mourge is controlling Loco's position as best he can from this difficult position. Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mourge sees it coming and defends easily. Loco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mourge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though. Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Geoge Mourge's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mourge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Loco wants to stand and escape but Mourge is having none of it. Mourge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loco's guard. Loco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mourge! Loco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loco throws a strike there. Mourge manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Mourge wants to control but Loco is keeping busy.
Loco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Loco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mourge regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Loco has gone for a leg lock! Mourge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loco's guard. Loco wants to stand up but Mourge is controlling him. Loco keeping moving, preventing Mourge from controlling successfully. Mourge working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mourge wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. Mourge stands and throws Loco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Mourge cracks Loco with an elbow. That is naaassty. Loco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mourge is controlling him well.
That's four 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. Mourge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mourge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working. Mourge decides to stand back up. Mourge steps back and let's Loco get back to his feet. Mourge moves in looking to clinch but Loco pushes him off. Mourge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loco circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mourge is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mourge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loco to score an easy takedown into full guard. Geoge Mourge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! El Loco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Mourge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight! Geoge Mourge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Loco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Loco!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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