PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fournier
vs
Loco

168 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
25
132 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Fournier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Super Loco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fournier misses with a takedown

and Loco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Loco gets underhooks to prevent Fournier's takedown attempt.
Fournier is working for takedown but Loco is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Fournier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fournier stalls.
Fournier wants to take the fight to the mat but Loco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Loco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.

Fournier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loco is aware though and is defending well.
Loco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fournier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Fournier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fournier has his foot on Loco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loco works his way back into a safe position though.
Fournier has a closed guard, preventing Loco from standing up.
Loco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fournier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Fournier working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fournier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Loco works to advance to full mount. Fournier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Loco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Loco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Loco working for a submission but Fournier is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fournier tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Loco is working for a guillotine from mount but Fournier frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loco looking for a guillotine from mount but Fournier is having none of it.
Fournier regains half guard.
Fournier missing with punches from the bottom.
Fournier is trying to get back to full guard.
Fournier is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard.
Fournier is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fournier avoid being mounted?

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.

Loco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fournier missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fournier actively working from the bottom here.

Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fournier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Loco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco.
Super Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fournier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fournier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fournier wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment.

Fournier is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fournier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fournier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fournier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fournier trying to control the position.

Fournier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco cracks Fournier with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fournier looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Loco has picked Fournier up and slammed him! Fournier can't keep hold of the triangle and Loco manages to pass to side control!

Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fournier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fournier being controlled for a moment.
Loco trying to control the position but Fournier is working away.
Loco works to advance to full mount. Fournier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Loco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fournier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco prevents Fournier from getting the reversal.
Loco trying to control but Fournier is having none of it.
Fournier is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Fournier tries to lock up and control but Loco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been informed that Loco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Loco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fournier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loco raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to control but Fournier wriggling away.
Loco working Fournier over with strikes here.
Loco avoids the attempt from Fournier to control.
Loco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fournier is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Loco breaks from Fournier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco with shots to the head and body - Fournier looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco avoids the attempt from Fournier to control.
Loco wants to control the pace but Fournier is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Loco 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! 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.

Fournier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loco scoring with some ground and pound.
Loco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fournier is proving hard to escape from.

Fournier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fournier working a defensive guard but Loco passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fournier keeps working.
Loco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco is working for a submission of some sort.

Fournier actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is keen to just control but Fournier is a slippery customer.

Fournier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Loco passes into side control!
Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fournier gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fournier is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Loco is looking for a kimura here.

Fournier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Loco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fournier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loco is landing with some decent strikes but Fournier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Loco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fournier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fournier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fournier is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco lands a couple of good shots and Fournier has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Loco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Fournier defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Loco's arms.
Loco is hanging on to Fournier's back as he tries to escape.

Loco looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fournier turns into Loco and is now in his guard.

Fournier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loco has escaped and now he's on top!

Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fournier is keeping the position for now.
Loco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loco won't allow Fournier to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Loco has gone for a leg lock! Fournier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loco's guard.

Drew Fournier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Loco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Loco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loco 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Loco!
Super Loco thanked the fans post fight for their support.