 |
VFC 3 Crowning a Champion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Lundekvam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lundekvam's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Battery. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claus Lundekvam!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundekvam scores with a takedown into Davies's guard.
Lundekvam tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
Lundekvam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davies keeping full guard, as Lundekvam tries to pass.
Lundekvam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lundekvam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davies pushes a forearm under Lundekvam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lundekvam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Davies!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erland Johnsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seb Bastion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
29
212 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 London, Erland Johnsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Seb Bastion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastion.
Johnsen throws a lazy head kick
and Bastion counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Johnsen
and Bastion counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnsen! Bastion thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnsen to his feet! Johnsen is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bastion counters by clinching up.
Bastion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bastion manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bastion staying calm.
Bastion is working to tighten is grip on Johnsen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnsen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bastion is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnsen passes out! Bastion breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seb Bastion!
Seb Bastion very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jhon Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laranja's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laranja being controlled here, momentarily.
Laranja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jhon Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Laranja with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith controls the position.
Laranja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Laranja has control of the leg.
Smith keeping hold of Laranja's head, controlling as best he can.
Laranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laranja is working for a submission of some sort.
Laranja wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laranja drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Laranja as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Laranja! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja is the new light heavyweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
