PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stran Gler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belanger comes to the cage accompanied by Infernal Majesty - None Shall Defy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Belanger
vs
Gler

177 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stran Gler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gler swinging wildly here.
Belanger thuds his right hand into Gler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belanger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belanger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belanger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belanger sizes up Gler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belanger swivels and escapes.
Gler walks into a left hand.
Belanger scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belanger misses with a series of wild punches.
Gler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belanger tries to avoid it but Gler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belanger to the ground. Belanger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belanger counters with a left to the body.
Michael Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
Gler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michael Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gler misses with a takedown attempt
and Belanger counters with a left to the body.
Gler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belanger.
Gler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gler misses with a takedown attempt
letting Belanger counter with a right hand.
Belanger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belanger lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Stran Gler has been cut.
Gler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belanger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Gler is rocked!
Gler looks gassed!
Gler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belanger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belanger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gler walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Belanger.
Belanger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belanger tests Gler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belanger lands the left hand.
Gler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belanger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belanger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gler is still on wobbly legs! Can Belanger finish him?
Michael Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gler seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Belanger.
Belanger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gler at a distance.
Belanger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belanger counters with a left to the body.
Belanger lands an overhand right.
Gler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belanger connects with a crisp jab.
Belanger connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gler has a takedown stuffed.

Belanger drops Gler with a beautiful combination! Gler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belanger is looking for the KO!
Gler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger cracks Gler with an open hand slap.

Belanger lands a left and a right that send Gler crashing to the mat, dazed. Belanger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A shot to the liver by Belanger. Beautiful body shot.
Gler misses with a takedown
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belanger lands a jab to the head.
Gler walks into a straight right hand from Belanger.

Belanger lands a big right hand that sends Gler crashing to the mat! Belanger stays standing though and waves Gler back to his feet!
Belanger scores with a jab to the body.
Belanger lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belanger scores with a punch to the head.
Belanger is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gler like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gler from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Belanger!
After the big win, Michael Belanger made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.