PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwik Bourbon Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourbon Conde comes into the arena with Sick Puppies- You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Master Gouken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bourbon Conde
vs
Gouken

177 cm
24
209 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

192 cm
27
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwik Bourbon Conde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Gouken!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourbon Conde lands a lovely overhand right.
Bourbon Conde connects with the punch.

Gouken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bourbon Conde was covering up waiting for the punch and Gouken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gouken wants to control from the top but Bourbon Conde keeps moving.
Bourbon Conde is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bourbon Conde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouken defends well.

Bourbon Conde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gouken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bourbon Conde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gouken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gouken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bourbon Conde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouken defends well.
Gouken controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken trying to control but Bourbon Conde is working from the bottom.

Bourbon Conde is looking for a triangle but Gouken pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouken wants to control from the top but Bourbon Conde keeps moving.

Bourbon Conde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bourbon Conde has his foot on Gouken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gouken works his way back into a safe position though.
Gouken trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon Conde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bourbon Conde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gouken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gouken wants to control from the top but Bourbon Conde keeps moving.
Gouken pushes down on Bourbon Conde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gouken wants to pass to mount but Bourbon Conde is defending the position.
Gouken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bourbon Conde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bourbon Conde actively working from the bottom here.
Gouken wants to control but Bourbon Conde is keeping him busy.
Gouken trying to mount his opponent but Bourbon Conde defends it.
Bourbon Conde is in trouble now - Gouken has advanced to mount!
Bourbon Conde is looking to get to half guard.
Gouken wants to take Bourbon Conde's back here but Bourbon Conde is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bourbon Conde slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bourbon Conde wants to get back to full guard.
Gouken is pressing down on Bourbon Conde's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourbon Conde is holding on for now.
Gouken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon Conde keeps working.

Bourbon Conde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gouken pulls his head out easily.

Bourbon Conde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gouken pulls his head out easily.
Bourbon Conde might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gouken seems to be working for a kimura but Bourbon Conde defends the submission attempt.

Bourbon Conde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gouken is working for a kimura but Bourbon Conde is defending it quite comfortably.
Bourbon Conde tries to get to full guard but Gouken has control of the leg.

Gouken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourbon Conde defends it well.

Gouken is looking for a kimura but Bourbon Conde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gouken to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bourbon Conde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Gouken seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Gouken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bourbon Conde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gouken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gouken shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourbon Conde sprawls well. He's pushed Gouken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gouken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourbon Conde's guard.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bourbon Conde keeping full guard, as Gouken tries to pass.
Bourbon Conde keeping moving, preventing Gouken from controlling successfully.

Bourbon Conde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouken defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gouken wants to control from the top but Bourbon Conde keeps moving.

Bourbon Conde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouken defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bourbon Conde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gouken content to stall in guard here.

Bourbon Conde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gouken tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourbon Conde is retaining full guard.

Bourbon Conde working for a triangle but Gouken defends it easily.

Bourbon Conde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gouken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gouken wants to control from the top but Bourbon Conde keeps moving.

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.
Gouken is pushing down on Bourbon Conde's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bourbon Conde is fighting to maintain full guard but Gouken has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bourbon Conde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gouken pulls his head out easily.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back.
Gouken wants to take a breather but Bourbon Conde is having none of it.

Gouken is working for a submission of some sort.
Gouken perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bourbon Conde actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gouken seems to be working for a kimura but Bourbon Conde defends the submission attempt.
Master Gouken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bourbon Conde is staying active underneath Gouken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bourbon Conde looking for submissions off his back.
Gouken prevents Bourbon Conde from improving his position.

Bourbon Conde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gouken is working for a submission of some sort.

Bourbon Conde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken uses his free foot to push down on Bourbon Conde's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bourbon Conde.
Bourbon Conde has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Gouken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bourbon Conde has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Gouken is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Gouken tightening his grip on Bourbon Conde, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bourbon Conde preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gouken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Gouken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bourbon Conde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gouken's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bourbon Conde connects with a jab.
Bourbon Conde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gouken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Gouken is rocked!
Bourbon Conde pounces like a tiger and cracks Gouken with a vicious hook! Gouken is down but not out! Bourbon Conde follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ludwik Bourbon Conde!