MFC 10 Inoue vs Gites PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Old Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Old Papi has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Shane Old Papi enters the cage!

Hook
vs
Old Papi

192 cm
28
235 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

188 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Shane Old Papi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hook.
Old Papi looks gassed!
Hook tries a head kick but it misses.
Hook lands a really nice looking cross but Old Papi seems unphased.

It looks like Shane Old Papi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Old Papi collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Red Hook!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palate Menochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menochi comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Myrphys - Surrender. Chicken has chosen The Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Menochi
vs
Chicken

180 cm
23
221 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Palate Menochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papa Chicken!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menochi avoids it really well and circles away.
Chicken fails with the takedown
and Menochi counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Menochi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Menochi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chicken fails with the takedown
and Menochi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Papa Chicken has been cut.
Palate Menochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Chicken.
Chicken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menochi as he jumps to the side.
Chicken looks gassed!
Chicken backs away from a small jab...but Menochi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Chicken crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Menochi with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Palate Menochi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deal's entrance music is Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction. A fine choice. 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.

Deal
vs
Punchy

198 cm
29
245 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

225 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy misses with a low kick as Deal jumps back.

Deal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Punchy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deal looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Punchy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deal is controlling him.
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.
Deal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Deal just wasn't active enough.
Punchy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punchy thows a leg kick but Deal checks it

and Deal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deal.
Deal pushing down on Punchy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Deal is working for a kimura but Punchy is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal tries to pass to full mount but Punchy defends it.
Deal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Punchy!
Punchy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deal is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Punchy is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Punchy flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Deal anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Punchy and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Deal slips an arm under Punchy chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Deal has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Deal is squeezing on Punchy like an anaconda would it's prey. Punchy fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Deal!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosy ODonnald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shaw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Sexy Song. Jason Shaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shaw
vs
ODonnald

185 cm
18
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Shaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosy ODonnald!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw won't allow ODonnald to get back to his feet.
Shaw postures up in ODonnald's guard and throws a big left but ODonnald blocks it.
ODonnald is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.

Shaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Shaw passes ODonnald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Shaw connects with a nice short shot to ODonnald's temple.

Shaw seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. ODonnald is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Shaw!
Jason Shaw is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Inoue
vs
Gites

170 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
21
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keiji Inoue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gites missing with a left hand there. Inoue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inoue throws a head kick that misses.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Gites moves out of range easily.
Keiji Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gites lands a body shot.
Gites lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inoue at a distance.

Gites shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gites wants to pass to mount but Inoue is defending the position.
Gites is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Gites is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gites has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Inoue defend it? Gites steps over the head and cranks it - Inoue is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gites!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Gites!
John Gites is the new bantamweight champion!