VFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir Smokealot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smokealot
vs
Chan

190 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Chan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smokealot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smokealot throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Smokealot misses with a wild combination.
Chan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smokealot swivels and escapes.
Smokealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Smokealot throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
Smokealot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chan.
Smokealot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smokealot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan slips a jab and a cross from Smokealot.
Smokealot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Smokealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sir Smokealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokealot lands a body shot.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Smokealot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan looks gassed!
Smokealot misses with a few strikes there.
Chan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Smokealot drops Chan with a beautiful combination! Chan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smokealot is looking for the KO!

Chan is rocked!

It looks like Jin Chan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokealot misses with a series of wild punches.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Smokealot finish him?
Smokealot grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Chan takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smokealot cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sir Smokealot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boozella Che Che (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Che Che has chosen Reptillia as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hiro Takada has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Takada
vs
Che Che

190 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boozella Che Che!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Che Che throws a lazy head kick
and Takada counters with an inside leg kick.
Che Che fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Che Che shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takada as he avoids it easily.
Che Che tries to clinch up.

Che Che bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Che Che is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Takada looks calm but he's in trouble here. Che Che gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Takada is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Che Che lets go of the hold and Takada can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boozella Che Che!
Our winner, Boozella Che Che, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dk Mon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mon has chosen Bruno Mars-Just the Way You Are as his entrance music. Lionel Messi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Messi
vs
Mon

195 cm
22
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

GMMA Supplements 160
GMMA Supplements 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dk Mon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Messi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mon 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Dk Mon has been cut.
Messi throws a right hand that Mon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mon also avoids with ease.
Messi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messi throws a series of punches but Mon avoids them all with ease.
Mon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Messi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Messi.
Mon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi jabs Mon right on the nose. Mon blinks but takes it well.
Messi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Messi.

Mon is rocked!
Messi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Messi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Messi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Messi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Messi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mon looks gassed!
Mon drops his hands momentarily and Messi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mon is still on wobbly legs! Can Messi finish him?
Mon moves away from the strike by Messi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Messi misses.
A jab from Messi misses.
Messi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Messi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mon seems to have recovered his senses.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Messi cracks Mon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Messi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lionel Messi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio comes into the arena with AC/DC - Highway To Hell blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Minonzio
vs
Gracie

188 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matteo Minonzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie darts in trying to clinch

and Minonzio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie controls Minonzio momentarily but Minonzio frees himself.
Minonzio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minonzio 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.
Gracie looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minonzio uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Minonzio cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Minonzio throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Minonzio pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minonzio, who protects the arm well.
Minonzio prevents Gracie from moving into mount.

Gracie swings around for an armbar but Minonzio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Minonzio has passed into half guard!

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minonzio pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minonzio thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Minonzio thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minonzio passes into side control.
Minonzio trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Minonzio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Minonzio shoots in.
Gracie dives in and grabs Minonzio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minonzio pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Matteo Minonzio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minonzio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minonzio sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Minonzio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minonzio.
Minonzio trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Minonzio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Minonzio and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Minonzio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Minonzio.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Matteo Minonzio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Minonzio scoring with strikes.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Minonzio keeps moving and retains side control.

Minonzio in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gracie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Minonzio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marby Arcade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Jay Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Arcade
vs
Jay Lakay

200 cm
22
288 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marby Arcade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Jay Lakay!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arcade counters with a straight right hand.
Lakay throws a head kick that misses.
Arcade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcade connects with a body shot that sends Lakay's belly button to the back.
Arcade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lakay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lakay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcade counters with a nice body shot.
Lakay looks gassed!
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!
Arcade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arcade scores with a shot to the body.
Lakay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Arcade moves into range and clinches up with Lakay.
Arcade is leaning against Lakay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arcade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Arcade.

Arcade floors Lakay with a big punch on the inside! Lakay is trying to recover but Arcade dives into side control.

Lakay is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arcade just content to control the position.
Lakay is still in real trouble! Can Arcade finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lakay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lakay seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marby Arcade wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arcade lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arcade with a nice cross.
Lakay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arcade is looking to wear down Lakay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arcade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lakay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcade gets in close and tags Lakay with a short punch that almost sends Lakay to the mat! Oh Lakay is in big trouble! He turns his back on Arcade, trying to create some distance but Arcade rushes him, striking wildly and Lakay goes down! The referee tackles Arcade into the cage to end the fight! Arcade is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marby Arcade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saint Pierre
vs
Jackson

190 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Saint Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saint Pierre pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Pierre misses with some punches.

Saint Pierre has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Saint Pierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saint Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saint Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Saint Pierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saint Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Saint Pierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saint Pierre has Jackson in his guard.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Saint Pierre's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson distracts Saint Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Saint Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Saint Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Saint Pierre is working away.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Saint Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Saint Pierre is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
Saint Pierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Saint Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Jackson advances to full mount.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Saint Pierre taking shots to the head.
Jackson loads up with a big shot that hurts Saint Pierre! He's pulled Jackson in close but Jackson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Saint Pierre survive? More strikes from Jackson and Saint Pierre is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rampage Jackson!