PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 178 p4p, 228 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 29 p4p, 36 weight class). Marceau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feist - Tout Doucement. Jean-Claude Marceau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bangsit
vs
Marceau

189 cm
39
212
31 - 25 - 2

186 cm
32
205
26 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hardcore Sports Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter
Core Combat

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 31 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bangsit clinches up with Marceau and pushes him back against the cage.
Bangsit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bangsit is looking to take this one to the mat.

Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bangsit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marceau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Marceau as Bangsit shoots in.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marceau stuffs the takedown attempt from Bangsit. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand

and Bangsit counters with a single leg into guard. Marceau didn't expect that.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marceau swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marceau trying to control the position.

Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bangsit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Marceau is keeping the position.
Marceau is adopting a defensive guard.
Marceau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bangsit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marceau is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit postures up in Marceau's guard and throws a big left but Marceau blocks it.

Bangsit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marceau is pulling down on Bangsit's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bangsit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bangsit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marceau controlling Bangsit's posture.
Marceau keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bangsit advances to half guard.
Marceau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bangsit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marceau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit.

Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marceau sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Bangsit.
Marceau wants to improve his position but Bangsit is controlling well.

Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marceau sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Marceau is defending well.
Bangsit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bangsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
Bangsit feinted with a counter takedown.
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Bangsit avoids the head kick by Marceau.
Bangsit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marceau.
Bangsit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?
Bangsit fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau throws a head kick that misses.
Marceau misses with a hook. Bangsit ducked under it nicely.
Bangsit ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marceau defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Marceau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marceau is looking to land body kicks.
Jean-Claude Marceau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangsit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Marceau counters with a nice right hand that sends Bangsit toppling to the canvas! Bangsit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marceau finish him?!

Bangsit is rocked!

It looks like Andy Bangsit has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Bangsit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Bangsit seems to have got his legs back now.
Marceau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marceau throws a front kick aimed at Bangsit's knee but Bangsit avoids it well.
Bangsit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bangsit closes the distance and clinches up with Marceau, looking for a takedown. Bangsit pushes Marceau against the cage but Marceau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marceau defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Marceau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Marceau misses its intended target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bangsit.

Bangsit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marceau has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bangsit but great work by Marceau.
Bangsit trying to remain calm as Marceau controls from the top position.
Bangsit is trying to control Marceau's posture but Marceau avoids it.
Bangsit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marceau is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bangsit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marceau controlling from mount.
Andy Bangsit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau trying to control but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit tries to hold on but Marceau pushes him away.
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!
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean-Claude Marceau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Bangsit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice shot by Marceau.
Bangsit ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangsit shoots for a takedown but Marceau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marceau defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marceau but Marceau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marceau sends Bangsit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marceau is motioning to the referee to let Bangsit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bangsit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marceau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangsit.
Bangsit tries to counter by clinching up but Marceau breaks away and moves out of range.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt
and Marceau counters with a crisp right that sends Bangsit to the canvas! Marceau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.