PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Mario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

English
vs
Mario

190 cm
21
295 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Mario!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English shoots in and drives through. Mario sprawls well.
Mario shoots and misses

and English counters with a shoot takedown. Mario fights it but they end up in guard.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from English.
Mario is trying to keep English in close.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mario has eaten all the pies!
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for English with that takedown attempt.
Mario wants to clinch

and English counters with a single leg into guard. Mario didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
English throwing strikes from guard but Mario blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mario utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mario wants to get back to his feet but English is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mario has momentary wrist control but English slips an elbow through the middle.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
English stands up over Mario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
English chips away with some ground and pound.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Mario has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English is breathing heavily.
English scoring with some ground and pound.
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English prevents Mario from getting back to his feet.
English thows a big elbow that misses.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
English scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
English chips away with some ground and pound.
English with a flurry of punches that miss.
English throwing strikes from guard but Mario blocks nicely.
English 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.
English throwing strikes but missing.
Mario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from English.

Mario working for a triangle but English defends it easily.
English postures up in Mario's guard and throws a big left but Mario blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mario avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mario tries to clinch but English moves away

and English counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
English throws a strike but Mario avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mario is trying to control the position but English postures up.
Mario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control English kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
English throws a big right hand that misses.
Mario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
English thows a big elbow that misses.
Mario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mario is trying to keep English in close.
English thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mario fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mario closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. English did well to prevent Mario getting side control.
English is pressing down on Mario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
English punching from the bottom.
English throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
English trying to strike off his back.
English lands an upkick as Mario stands over him.
English tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mario wants to stand but English has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
English throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
English striking off his back but it's not causing Mario any problems.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mario fails in his attempt to clinch.

English shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. English showed some decent athleticism there.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
English working over Mario with some ground and pound. Mario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
English throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mario blocking the ground and pound attempt from English.
English working over Mario with some ground and pound. Mario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
English prevents Mario from standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
English shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mario sprawls well. Mario wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. English gets slowly back to his feet.
English misses with a takedown attempt

and Mario counters by clinching up.

English tightens his grip and picks Mario up, before dumping him to the ground. Mario manages to land in guard.

Mario is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
English stands up over Mario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
English keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mario's head.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
English cracks Mario with a solid left hand.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mario scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English throws a big right hand that misses.
Mario looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
English slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

English shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mario manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
English working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mario trying to keep a closed guard but English is proving a slippery customer.
English works over Mario with some ground and pound from guard.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mario's head.
English with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mario moves in looking to clinch but English pushes him off.

English gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mario trying to control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
English lands with a punch from half guard.
Mario trying to hold on to English's head to control him but English postures up.
Mario tries to get to full guard but English has control of the leg.
English lands with a punch from half guard.
Mario taking some punishment here, with English in his half guard.
English is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
English working over Mario with some ground and pound. Mario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mario wants to improve his position but English is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke English dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Mario's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

English gets a takedown into half guard.
Luke English overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mario is looking to improve his position.
Mario misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
English looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mario with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from English.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. English connects with a nice short shot to Mario's temple.
English slips a nice elbow through Mario's hands, connecting with Mario's forehead.
Mario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
English not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English throws a strike but Mario avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

English got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, English has managed to get both his arms back between Mario's legs - danger averted.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Mario has wrist control.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English connects with a couple of short punches.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mario tries to clinch there but English circles away.
English gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mario counters by clinching up.

English gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
English working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
English prevents Mario from getting back to his feet.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
English lands a couple of elbows.
English lands a couple of digs.
Mario working a defensive guard here.
Mario wants to stand up but English is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by English.
Mario is looking to regain half guard here but English keeps moving and retains side control.
English working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on English's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English landing strikes.
Mario is trying to improve his position.
English working the head with strikes.
English working the ground and pound from side control.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mario can't do much from the bottom here.
English lands an elbow.
Mario is working to avoid the ground and pound but English connects with a decent elbow.
English working away.
English scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mario to see if he's OK.
English working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
English working away.
English works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

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.
English working the body and head with strikes.
English is putting a hurting on Mario here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mario is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
English cracks Mario with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
English scores with punches from side control.
English is working Mario over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mario takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
English working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
English is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mario can do to turn this around?
Mario takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
English working the head and body with strikes.
English working the head with strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
English throws an elbow but Mario slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from English are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
English lands a few punches from side control.
Mario manages to work his way to half guard, despite English's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from English.
English is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English throwing shots but Mario is blocking nicely.
English sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mario defending well though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
English scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from English.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and English counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

English breaks the clinch.
Mario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and English counters with a takedown into side control.
English connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mario some visible discomfort.
English working the ground and pound.
English working the head and body with strikes.
English cracks Mario with a big elbow.
English working the ground and pound.
Mario isn't going anywhere.
English is putting a hurting on Mario here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
English creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
English in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mario takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
English working the body and head with strikes.
English landing a few strikes.
English cracks Mario with a big elbow.
English cracks Mario with a big right hand but Mario just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mario is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
English works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
English lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mario taking a bit of punishment here - English scoring with strikes.
English is working Mario over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
English working the ground and pound from side control.
English scores with a couple of short elbows.
English working the ground and pound.
Mario struggling a bit here.
English lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
English lands a nice forearm strike.
Mario takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
English working the head with strikes.
Mario is trying to control English's posture but English avoids it.
English scoring with punches from side control.
Luke English is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
English controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English cracks Mario with a big elbow.
Mario is looking for a sweep.
English is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mario's shoulder. That is not cool.
English's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mario Mario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario tries to bench press English off him but English keeps the position.
English lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke English showed his dominance in that final round.
I think English 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Luke English!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Luke English!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Luke English!

Luke English wins by unanimous decision!