|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Ladouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hito Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
|
|
|
168 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Ladouche! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hito Chang! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ladouche scores with a takedown into Chang's guard. Chang is looking to stand up but Ladouche isn't so interested in that idea. Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet. Chang keeping moving, preventing Ladouche from controlling successfully. Chang wants to get back to his feet but Ladouche is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ladouche has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chang tries to strike from the bottom.
Chang trying to control the position.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Chang is nestled in close to Ladouche, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ladouche regains full guard. Nicely done. Ladouche controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chang landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ladouche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ladouche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chang scoring with some ground and pound. Chang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chang works over Ladouche with some ground and pound from guard. Chang controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ladouche controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Chang landing with the ground and pound. Chang trying to control but Ladouche is working from the bottom. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Chang has eaten all the pies! Chang distracts Ladouche with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ladouche working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ladouche fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Ladouche on that attempt. Horrible takedown by Ladouche or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Ladouche. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ladouche is breathing heavily. Ladouche fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ladouche shoots in but no luck this time. Chang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ladouche tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily and Chang counters with a shoot takedown. Ladouche fights it but they end up in guard. Chang distracts Ladouche with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Chang landing some decent shots from guard. Ladouche on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ladouche tries to get out of the position. Chang is in close to Ladouche's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Chang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Chang passes Ladouche's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Chang lands strikes from half guard. Chang winds up and cracks Ladouche with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ladouche tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control. Chang scoring with strikes to the body and head. Chang moves into full mount! Ladouche won't be happy about that! Chang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chang lands a big elbow. Chang working Ladouche over with strikes here. Chang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ladouche looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Chang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Chang dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ladouche misses with a takedown and Chang counters with a shoot takedown. Ladouche fights it but they end up in guard. Chang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Chang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chang trying to control but Ladouche is working from the bottom. Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladouche is retaining full guard. Chang prevents Ladouche from getting back to his feet. Chang scoring with some ground and pound. Chang stands up over Ladouche, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ladouche's head. Ladouche controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself. Chang cracks Ladouche with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ladouche is trying to control the position but Chang postures up. Ladouche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chang wants to control from the top but Ladouche keeps moving. Chang passes into half guard. Chang scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ladouche has hold of Chang's hands but Chang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ladouche is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chang scores with a couple of nice shots. Chang working over Ladouche with some ground and pound. Ladouche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. 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. Chang connects with a nice short shot to Ladouche's temple. Chang slips a nice elbow through Ladouche's hands, connecting with Ladouche's forehead. Chang working the head and body with strikes. Ladouche is not content to let Chang control the position. Chang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ladouche with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ladouche looking for submissions off his back. Chang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Chang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Ladouche is looking to improve his position but Chang isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chang wants to control the pace but Ladouche is squirming around nicely. Hito Chang has got the better of the ground game so far. Ladouche is bucking up trying to escape but Chang cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Chang dominating with strikes here. Ladouche bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Chang with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ladouche can't handle though.
Chang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Chang strikes from his own guard. Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ladouche is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ladouche won't allow Chang to sweep him here. Ladouche decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chang, up you get! Ladouche misses with a takedown and Chang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ladouche's guard. Ladouche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ladouche has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Ladouche with a poor takedown so Chang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Chang connects with a couple of short punches. Ladouche has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Chang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Chang is pushing down on Ladouche's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ladouche is fighting to maintain full guard but Chang has managed to sneak the leg through. Ladouche is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chang scores with a couple of nice shots. Ladouche wants to control but Chang is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ladouche wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ladouche trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Ladouche trying to get back to full guard but Chang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Chang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ladouche can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chang landing strikes from the mount and Ladouche is in trouble! Chang content just to control the position here. Chang working away from the top, dropping strikes. Chang working Ladouche over with strikes here. Chang landing strikes from the mount. Chang raining down shots from the mount! Chang with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ladouche tries to hold on but Chang pushes him away. Ladouche is squirming around, avoiding Chang's attempts to control the action. Chang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ladouche wants to control but Chang is having none of it. Chang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chang scoring with strikes but Ladouche is staying in there. Ladouche taking shots to the head. Ladouche is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. BOOM! Chang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ladouche working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang landing strikes, looking to finish! Ladouche tries to hold on but Chang postures up. Chang landing strikes from the mount. Chang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Chang. Chang raining down shots from the mount! Chang lands a big elbow. Chang punishing his opponent with strikes. Chang raining down shots from the mount! Chang landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ladouche is looking to get to half guard. A nice elbow there by Chang. Chang scoring with strikes but Ladouche is staying in there. Chang landing strikes, looking to finish! Ladouche bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Ladouche wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving. Chang looking for a guillotine here but Ladouche defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chang is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Hito Chang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hito Chang!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|