PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaylord Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goulven Andegue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Curry
vs
Andegue

165 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaylord Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goulven Andegue!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Andegue. No joy for Curry on that attempt.

Andegue has Curry up against the cage in a clinch.

Andegue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Curry stops Andegue from standing up.
Andegue wants to sweep here but Curry controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andegue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curry.
Andegue keeping moving, preventing Curry from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andegue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curry defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andegue looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andegue is looking to stand back up but Curry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andegue.
Nice strikes from Curry there.
Curry really is a fat lump.
Andegue tries to kick Curry off but Curry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andegue controlling the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Andegue moves into the clinch successfully.

Andegue has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Curry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Andegue looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Curry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andegue.
Andegue controlling the position well here. Curry rolled but Andegue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry wants to escape the position.
Andegue keeps control of the position easily here as Curry tries to buck him off.
Curry trying to get back to his feet but Andegue is in full control for now.
Andegue controls the action.

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.
Curry breaks Andegue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Curry tries to stand but Andegue is controlling from the bottom.

Andegue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curry throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andegue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goulven Andegue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Andegue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andegue preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curry is on top in guard.

Andegue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curry.
Andegue trying to control the position here.
Curry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andegue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andegue is on top in guard.

Andegue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curry looking for a sweep. Not yet Curry, not yet.
Curry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andegue controlling from the top position.
Andegue tries to stand but Curry is controlling from the bottom.
Goulven Andegue has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Curry being controlled here, momentarily.
Andegue postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andegue won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
Andegue tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
Andegue wanted to stand there but Curry had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Andegue moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andegue slowing the pace effectively.
Andegue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Andegue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Andegue is looking to stand up but Curry won't let him.
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andegue prevents Curry from getting back to his feet.
Curry keeping full guard, as Andegue tries to pass.
Curry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andegue seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andegue is in close to Curry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andegue is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goulven Andegue 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!

Andegue keeps the fight on the outside.

Andegue closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Curry wants to get back to his feet.
Andegue trying to control the pace.
Andegue tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andegue wants to pass the guard but Curry is defending well.
It looks like Andegue is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andegue wants to pass to mount but Curry is defending the position.
Andegue blocks the strikes from Curry.
Curry is trying to stand up here but Andegue is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andegue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andegue prevents Curry from breaking the clinch.

Andegue works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Andegue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Curry's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry 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.
Andegue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andegue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andegue landing with the ground and pound.
Andegue pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andegue is controlling the pace.
Curry taking some punishment here, with Andegue in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andegue drops an elbow to the side of Curry's head.
Andegue moves into full mount! Curry won't be happy about that!
Andegue wants to get back to his feet but Curry is holding on tight.
Andegue working the ground and pound effectively.

Andegue wants to finish this one by submission but Curry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andegue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andegue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andegue lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andegue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaylord Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goulven Andegue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andegue cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Goulven Andegue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andegue has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goulven Andegue!