|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sara McSlamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sara McSlamm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
40
215 lbs
34 - 20 - 2 |
|
182 cm
41
285 lbs
40 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
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
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcello Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau fakes the leg kick and cracks McSlamm in the body.
McSlamm walks into a stiff left hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau swings for the body but McSlamm moves out of range.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
McSlamm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trudeau. Trudeau obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of McSlamm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trudeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McSlamm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but McSlamm is just out of range.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but McSlamm ducks down to avoid it.
McSlamm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trudeau has McSlamm up against the cage in a clinch.
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Trudeau clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau manages to break the clinch.
McSlamm moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
McSlamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau tries to clinch up.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on McSlamm's shoulder, as McSlamm tries to avoid the shot.
McSlamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McSlamm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau scoring well with a low kick there.
McSlamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McSlamm tries a quick counter leg kick but Trudeau is wise to it.
A big left from McSlamm misses.
A slow jab from McSlamm misses its intended target.
McSlamm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trudeau, right into the meat.
Trudeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSlamm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trudeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from McSlamm fails to land.
McSlamm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trudeau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trudeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Still in the clinch, Trudeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trudeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau looks to land a body kick but McSlamm moved away.
McSlamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McSlamm scores with a body shot.
Trudeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trudeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trudeau lands with a cross.
Trudeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trudeau looks for the body kick but McSlamm saw that one coming.
McSlamm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
McSlamm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trudeau defends it well.
Trudeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Trudeau does no damage.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlamm misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSlamm blocks a jab.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trudeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trudeau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McSlamm to the mat! McSlamm manages to get full guard.
Trudeau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSlamm is trying to keep Trudeau in close.
Trudeau trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Trudeau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but McSlamm moved out of range.
A jab from McSlamm misses.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSlamm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trudeau's half guard.
McSlamm slips a nice elbow through Trudeau's hands, connecting with Trudeau's forehead.
Trudeau wants to control but McSlamm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trudeau is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm wants to control but Trudeau is keeping him busy.
Trudeau is pressing down on McSlamm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlamm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McSlamm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McSlamm passes Trudeau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trudeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSlamm can do to turn this around?
Trudeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McSlamm.
McSlamm prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
McSlamm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau is looking to control McSlamm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trudeau avoid being mounted?
McSlamm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trudeau wants to control but McSlamm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trudeau manages to get to full guard.
Trudeau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau working for a triangle but McSlamm defends it easily.
Trudeau controlling McSlamm's posture.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing McSlamm from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau takes a swing at McSlamm's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSlamm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trudeau defends it well.
Trudeau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trudeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McSlamm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSlamm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McSlamm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSlamm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McSlamm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcello Trudeau will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Trudeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trudeau misses with a body punch
letting McSlamm counter with a right hand.
A cross from Trudeau lands.
Trudeau throws a right and a left that McSlamm avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSlamm! But no joy.
Trudeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McSlamm on the side of the head.
Marcello Trudeau is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trudeau.
McSlamm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcello Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau scores with a jab. McSlamm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trudeau has a takedown stuffed.
McSlamm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McSlamm slips a jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a nice hook to McSlamm's body. McSlamm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau wants to slow McSlamm down by chopping away at his legs.
McSlamm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McSlamm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trudeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trudeau lands with a slapping head kick.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McSlamm avoids a kick to the body.
McSlamm with the counter takedown but Trudeau avoids it easily.
Trudeau lands with a nice body kick.
Trudeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McSlamm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcello Trudeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlamm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trudeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSlamm advances position into side control!
McSlamm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McSlamm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trudeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Trudeau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McSlamm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working.
McSlamm controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to roll over but McSlamm keeps him under control.
McSlamm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from McSlamm there.
McSlamm throwing shots but Trudeau is blocking nicely.
McSlamm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McSlamm trying to mount his opponent but Trudeau defends it.
Trudeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSlamm pulls his head out easily.
Trudeau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McSlamm.
McSlamm throws a strike but Trudeau avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McSlamm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trudeau is trying to keep McSlamm in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McSlamm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McSlamm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sara McSlamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSlamm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Trudeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trudeau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Trudeau!
After winning the bout, Marcello Trudeau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sara McSlamm was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
