PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield comes into the arena with Believers blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Redfield
vs
Halo

192 cm
35
275 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

195 cm
27
232 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Spartacus Halo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo tries to clinch but Redfield is having none of it.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Redfield moved away.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
letting Redfield counter with a right hand.

It looks like Spartacus Halo has been cut.
Redfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Redfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Chris Redfield has been cut.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Halo lands but Redfield takes it in his stride.
Redfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfield manages to avoid it.
Redfield throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield misses with a hook.
Halo throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily.
Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redfield.
Redfield jabs at Halo's body.
Redfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.

Halo drives through and clinches with Redfield against the cage.
Halo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redfield's efforts to push away.
Redfield is trying to break free.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Redfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfield.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Redfield tries to break the clinch but Halo is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Halo pushes Redfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redfield tries to break free but Halo pushes him back against the cage.
Halo lands a shot to the body.

Redfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo lands a really nice looking cross but Redfield seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield moves away from the strike by Halo.
Redfield checks a low kick from Halo.
Spartacus Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Halo works over Redfield's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo throws out a powerful jab.
Redfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Redfield misses.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Redfield moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Redfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Redfield misses with a low kick.
Redfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Redfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Redfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redfield drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spartacus Halo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Halo looks to land a left hand but Redfield moved out of range nicely.
Redfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfield.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Redfield swinging wildly here.
Halo throws a body punch but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Redfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redfield's guard.
Halo is fighting to break Redfield's control of his arms but Redfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.
Redfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halo prevents Redfield from getting back to his feet.
Halo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redfield's head.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halo is looking to work some ground and pound but Redfield has wrist control.
Halo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Redfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Redfield!

Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Redfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Redfield from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Redfield is proving a slippery customer.
Redfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spartacus Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo.
Redfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halo's best efforts.
Halo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redfield is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is trying to control. Redfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo thows a huge punch but Redfield dodges it nicely.

Redfield has one foot on Halo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a jab.
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo connects with a nice looking jab.
Redfield misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Redfield misses.
Halo throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily.
Redfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redfield drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redfield swivels and escapes.
Redfield misses with a straight right.
Redfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spartacus Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Redfield throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfield misses with the combination.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Halo takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Redfield misses the target.
Halo throws a jab when Redfield was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Redfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfield tries to avoid it.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Redfield slips the punch.
Redfield is looking to counter punch.
Redfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redfield misses the shot to the body.
Redfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo with a jab.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Jab by Redfield.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Redfield slips the punch.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Redfield takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Halo goes for a double leg but Redfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redfield continues to drive forward.
Spartacus Halo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries for a takedown but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Redfield throws a combination that misses
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.

Halo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfield is trying to force a seperation but Halo has the dominant position.
Redfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Halo has double underhooks.
Redfield tries to break the clinch but Halo is controlling the position.
Halo digs a right hand into Redfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redfield's gas tank.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halo thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.
Halo lands a leg kick that knocks Redfield off balance momentarily.
Halo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Redfield counters with a left to the body.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redfield. That did some damage!
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Redfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo connects with a right hand. Redfield shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Redfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Halo throws a shot to the body.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo takes one to the side of the head.

Halo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redfield is trying to defend but Halo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Redfield kicks Halo off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Spartacus Halo!
A very excited looking Spartacus Halo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.