PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislas Galopin (ranked 74 p4p, 669 weight class) and Sinun Blacktoe (ranked 1 p4p, 23 weight class). Ladislas Galopin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galopin
vs
Blacktoe

188 cm
27
240
15 - 2 - 0

150 cm
27
265
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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PWNAGE™
Vegan Gains

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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislas Galopin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinun Blacktoe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacktoe shoots in but Galopin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sinun Blacktoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacktoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galopin circles away.
Blacktoe shoots and misses
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinun Blacktoe.
Galopin lands the left hand.
Blacktoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galopin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown but Galopin shows good takedown defense.
Galopin throwing a counter right hand but Blacktoe manages to avoid it.

Blacktoe gets a clinch.
Blacktoe blocks a body shot from Galopin.
Galopin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galopin lands a right hand.

Blacktoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blacktoe misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a straight right hand.
Galopin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blacktoe misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Blacktoe forces Galopin back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blacktoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Galopin manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galopin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galopin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blacktoe won't allow Galopin to sweep him here.
Blacktoe throws an elbow that misses. Galopin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blacktoe's guard. Nice move by Galopin!

Galopin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacktoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galopin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Galopin is trying to control the action in half guard but Blacktoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galopin controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galopin wants to work for an arm triangle but Blacktoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Galopin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blacktoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galopin.
Blacktoe is looking for a sweep. Galopin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacktoe trying to control from the bottom.
Galopin is taking a breather. Blacktoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galopin is pressing down on Blacktoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blacktoe is holding on for now.
Blacktoe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blacktoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blacktoe has given up his back. Will we see Galopin going for some submissions?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacktoe trying to control the hands but Galopin won't let him.
Galopin trying to control.
Blacktoe tries to escape the position.
Galopin not allowing Blacktoe to control his hands.
Blacktoe tries to roll but Galopin sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galopin as he jumps to the side.
Blacktoe shoots and misses
and Galopin counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Sinun Blacktoe has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galopin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blacktoe fails with the takedown
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinun Blacktoe.
Galopin lands with a hook. Blacktoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galopin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Blacktoe is rocked!
Blacktoe with a poor takedown
enabling Galopin to counter with a crisp jab.
Blacktoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Galopin finish him?
Galopin cracks Blacktoe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blacktoe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Galopin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blacktoe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
A victorious Ladislas Galopin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.