PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corrleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bourque
vs
Corrleone

194 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Corrleone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corrleone checks a leg kick.
Corrleone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Corrleone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Corrleone lands in his opponent's guard.
Bourque wants to sweep here but Corrleone controlling him for the moment.
Corrleone looking to pass the guard.
Bourque wants to sweep but no luck.

Corrleone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bourque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corrleone has Bourque in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corrleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bourque is one step ahead there.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Bourque is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corrleone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corrleone is trying to get back to half guard.
Bourque trying to control the action but Corrleone is working from the bottom.
Bourque is breathing heavily.
Corrleone struggling a bit here.
Bourque tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Bourque working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corrleone is looking to regain half guard here but Bourque keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bourque trying to control the position but Corrleone is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Corrleone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourque as he avoids it easily.
Bourque pushes Corrleone away with a front kick.

Corrleone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Corrleone from controlling successfully.

Bourque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corrleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourque is keeping the position for now.

Bourque has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Corrleone doesn't defend quickly enough and Bourque has managed to lock this one up! Can Corrleone escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bourque on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Bourque!