PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Houssam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houssam comes to the cage accompanied by Meek Mill feat Rick Ross - I'm A Boss. Mortensen has chosen La gazza ladra as his entrance music. Mohamed Houssam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Mortensen's chin.

Houssam
vs
Mortensen

195 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
257 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamed Houssam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houssam doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mortensen counters with a single leg into guard. Houssam didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houssam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mortensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Houssam keeping full guard, as Mortensen tries to pass.
Mortensen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

David Mortensen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Houssam with a poor takedown

so Mortensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortensen is working Houssam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen won't allow Houssam to sweep him here.
Mortensen passes Houssam's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mortensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Houssam tries to roll over but Mortensen keeps him under control.
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. Mortensen connects with a nice short shot to Houssam's temple.
Mortensen drops an elbow to the side of Houssam's head.
Houssam tries to roll over but Mortensen keeps him under control.

Mortensen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Houssam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mortensen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Mortensen!