HOT MATCH: Chris MELLING vs. Shane VAN BOENING: 2018 INT'L 9-BALL OPEN - Plus Mike Sigel Commentary

From October, 2018, Accu-Stats Video Productions presents this HOT MATCH from the Inaugural 2018 INTERNATIONAL 9-BALL OPEN - on KZbin. Chris MELLING vs. Shane VAN BOENING...
As an added bonus: Hall of Famer Mike Sigel joins our host Mark Wilson in the booth!
With a field of 113-players from 23 countries, $50,000 added, WPA-sanctioned, Mosconi points, and $40,000 first prize, the 2018 INT'L made waves in the international pool industry. Now (as of this posting) in it's 3rd year with the 2020 INTL coming up Oct. 23-31, 2020, the INTL is one of the top tournaments in the world! Find out more info at:
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[@MikeyD22]

My god, Sigel loves the sound of his own voice. Annoying as hell. Makes you appreciate guys like Jeremy Jones.

[@coldpressedbrickrep]

I don’t get the hate for Mike. I love him

[@kerrmoney]

Accustats deserves the recognition of an Emmy or an Oscar..... Thanks so much for years of putting out great quality matches

[@AccuStats]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the matches!

[@sitbackrelaxxx]

Drinking game.... take a shot everytime Mike says the word "I". RIP everyone

[@kiko.yamashita]

I don’t usually comment negatively on pool videos because I love to watch them so much… So I’ll make this positive. THANK GOD Mike Siegel is not a regular commentator.

[@agustinsilva2247]

I actually really like mike siegel as a commentator. He makes me laugh

[@kennysharp9230]

New drinking game... Mike says "I don't like that"- Take 1 drink Mike says "center of the table"- Take 1 drink Mike says "I wouldn't have done that"- Take 1 drink

[@cold9bet]

i'm fkn hammered

[@buzzly108]

Any one of those would kill you with alcohol poisoning

[@johnstorton]

In other words, just turn the bottle up until it's empty, then grab another bottle.

[@Fajowski50]

i actually found sigel's commentary incredibly entertaining. it's hilarious to hear him say how he would've played every shot differently, like bro, you're in the commentator's booth, you had your time, now respect the current players.

[@gregterkanian5158]

......."but he got away with it"

[@ccnokia5415]

Guys, this is a great match to watch on mute..

[@budachang4496]

Gezz! Talked more than my granny! Men who talked that much are gays IMO!

[@mattfahnestock6178]

Lol. Mike Sigel is intense here.

[@maroholmes9577]

that is why the nickname of mike sigel is the mouth

[@user-sq9qp7rc5l]

Definitely yes! The comment can't follow the level of these two great players

[@charlieb308]

Terrible match due to the gay jump cues, takes all the skill out of game for kicking and safety’s.

[@XerosDevil]

Please... Accustats... Keep Siegel off the microphone. You'll get more people to watch your videos from start to finish...

[@thrashin9ball]

Only Mike Sigel could make a match this good all about himself. The arrogance is staggering. Mike, if you’re ever hurting for money, I’ll pay you to never commentate again.

[@jons2cool1]

He complains about how much luck factors into the game and then in the same breath whines about how luck is too little of a factor with their breaking style.

[@arnoldnatty8887]

Ikr, and then when one of the players makes a good shot he says “woah, that’s a Mike Sigel shot lol

[@tonym2513]

Yeah, when he tried to imply that he invented using three rail position it was laughable.

[@informedcitizen8687]

Sigel never shut up when he played and he continues as a commentator

[@michaelbaker5180]

This Sigel guy could send a Buddhist monk to the nuthouse.

[@alcoholya]

legend has it mike sigel still to this day is doing commentary on this match, while staring at his own reflection in a pool of serene water.

[@stevenm6200]

Haha

[@tonym2513]

Zero chance water could listen to his bullshit this long without suiciding by evaporation.

[@mudjonns]

@@tonym2513 man, that's cold!

[@lesterweinheimer665]

That is really hilarious and quite possible. Thanks for the laugh

[@castileofleon]

Mike siegal most famous words " this is" " I don't know what he is doing" "ahhhh" " He needs to spin the ball more"

[@markabrice]

For God's sake, Accu-Stats, please please don't ever invite Mike Sigel to commentate again. He made this match almost unwatchable. Thank goodness for the mute button.

[@cungifungi]

Great match by both players. One thing though, it would be good if Mike Sigel never touches the commentary box again. He doesn't keep up with the modern era of the game, and still so full of himself. I personally think both of these players can beat Mike Sigel even in his prime easily

[@lesterweinheimer665]

He still thinks he's the greatest player on earth. These pool players today would wear Mike out. He's so disrespectful he doesn't even learn their names. He'd have zero chance to dominate now

[@stevenpalty2027]

These two would beat the holy crap out of Mike Sigel at any time in his career.

[@sherryblaylock9117]

21:40, SVB is straight in, 3 foot shot, Sigel says -- "I think he makes this". Brilliant commentary.[/sarcasm]

[@johnbarrington2526]

He just never stops talking

[@spencermullenaux5642]

I just went to the comments to see if anyone had the same opinion as me.

[@crownstupid]

Mike "the mouth" Sigel

[@spencermullenaux5642]

@@crownstupid Great player. Not my favorite commentator.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Oh Mark, what a trooper putting up with Sigel... Lol

[@kethhekel]

So I came to the comment section to share my opinion on Mike, but it turns out I didn’t have to. Glad all the commentators aren’t like this.

[@sonnyf1745]

JJ #1

[@STEVEAUTISM316]

Mike is so full of himself it’s unbelievable.

[@TheDrewable7777]

Your watching the best in the world - It's not 1970 anymore sir, the game has evolved. Don't let this guy commentate if he hasn't watched a pool match since 98.

[@andyfranco7019]

When Shane hit that 1 ball and got 4 rail position on the three, Segal claimed that was a shot he started. He called it a Mike Segal shot! He said he didn't think Shane was that knowledgeable. I think it was the first shot in game 3. Segal is like scratching nails on chalkboards!

[@miamiwax5504]

My ears feel like they just ran a marathon 🤣

[@waynejones2734]

Will never listen to another match with Mike Sigel Commentary. Nobody cares how he would do it!

[@alexandpool]

I have seen this referee in many matches. He allways looks so humble and nice. And really good referee as well. God bless you man

[@AccuStats]

Kenny Shuman is that really good referee.

[@alexandpool]

@@AccuStats I totally agree 👍

[@lesterweinheimer665]

@@AccuStats super professional Kenny is a killer referee. Super professional. And appears to be a really nice guy on top of it. UNlike one of the commentators. I'd almost bet you can guess which one

[@spaceage1213]

Man wtf y'all talking about Sigel had me laughing the whole match, it's like nothing looked right to him, everytime Shane shot he had something to say, this guy is hilarious he bitched about his break everytime, he literally had me tears in my eyes. 🤣🤣🤣😭

[@saifulbordeaux3890]

I swear to God Sigel has at least 3 mouths

[@davidbehrens4760]

Nobody: Mike Segel: bACk iN mY DAy

[@AdamTreier]

"Yeah, it was a normal thing for us to run 7 or 8 in a row. You would run 4 and miss, I run 6 and miss, and then I knew it was over because you only need to run 5." /facepalm

[@brandonthomas3757]

Adam Treier yeh because they were playin on a table with 5-1/2 in pockets 🤣

[@akquicksilver]

Pool was great, but the Sigel show was over the top.

[@tonym2513]

The combination of how much Mike talks and how negative he is makes this video grueling. He really turned into a stereotypical grumpy old man. I’m a half hour in and it felt like at least an hour.

[@oliverkimbi4940]

I can see why Efren Reyes Beat the Hell out of Sigel during his playing Days. Sigel talks too much and sounds arrogant...

[@aretardedcat]

Were we watching pool or listening to Mike? Jesus christ that man can talk.

[@waipang2635]

Go purchase his videos donkey...

[@aretardedcat]

Don't get me wrong. Love watching Mike play. Just not used to hearing his commentating.

[@johnstorton]

@@aretardedcat I DON'T like watching Mike play. He moves quick and jerky, like a lizard or something, and his practice strokes on his break shots drive me nuts.

[@robpaultog]

Enjoyable match..... If you watch it on mute!

[@sherryblaylock9117]

Sigel: "Now what happens there?...it's call your shot?" Wilson: "No. This is 9 ball."

[@craiglivesay6521]

I'll give props to Mike's lung capacity lol

[@AccuStats]

Hee hee hee... :)

[@JO_Artificial]

hee hee hee, dude talks too much.

[@MrPugsleyCat]

The match that Mike talks about with him and Nick Varner where they both got the corner ball 21 racks and Varner misses the ball in the side pocket. I used to have that match on VHS from you guys. I would love to watch that one again.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Mark is doing all he can to tolerate Mike... (and so am I, yikes).

[@jbillyt]

Please don’t ever use Sigel as commentator again! He ruined a good match.

[@mannymurillo4706]

The way Mike boardline talks down to Shane as if hes not arguably the best player in the world is amazing to me. “He couldve shot that a little better” as Shane gets perfect position and speed..

[@mikehopkins7384]

Does Mike ever stop talking lol

[@tyler755]

As much as people are complaining about Sigel's commentary, I honestly believe that he gave the most insightful information of any caster I've listened to on Accu-Stats. He may talk about himself way too much, but if you want to learn a few things from professionals, Mike definitely helped you get there

[@jvasquezito]

Omg Mike Siegel shut up already. Really annoying as a commentator. Awesome match though! With audio turned off. Haha

[@fuadabrahams208]

i loved when efren reyes wiped the floor with mike sigel.

[@jamesdavis8731]

Jesus H. Christ Sigel can talk. My God. And not only talk but constantly brag about himself. Mike, this is not the 70's, 80's, or 90's. Or even the early 2000's. Pool has evolved and you simply act like a dinosaur. You were a great player for your era but, honestly, I do not think you would be a top 25 player in today's game. They would outshoot you and outsmart you in today's game. But I do agree with one thing: get rid of the jump cue. In fact, get rid of jumping all together. It takes away from the game. Make guys kick out of trouble. That is more skillful.

[@Strokey12]

Mike Segal is atrocious as a commentator. He does not like that pool has moved forward and players are more methodical now days. Why would someone crush the break when they can hit a more controlled break and make balls?

[@kafkaesque44]

to add to all those who commented - if the people in the crowd wearing headphones are wired to the commentary we heard, look at the couple on the right of the player when he is breaking (wearing black), sharing a red pair of earphones. after about 20 minutes, they turned sigel off.

[@user-us5st9qx9o]

Dude won’t shut up. It’s not his game and that’s all I’m hearing

[@brycedawson6951]

Mike had me dying😂😂 definitely a different style today

[@shortymack340]

I think mike be exaggerating just alil bit 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@theawesomnes3848]

21:36 mike said “who came up with that rule gotta love mikes attitude I’m not even being sarcastic I love his personality when being a commentator he’s not scared to speak his mind

[@MrJohnson141]

I understand Mike Sigel has won many titles. But boy he is full of himself.

[@tonym2513]

Back when pockets were the size of trash cans and running three racks was super impressive. Mike never was shit in actual pool, but a clear legend in his own mind.

[@spaceage1213]

I want Sigel to commentate Efren's matches. 🤣

[@dustinchouinard8128]

Why is sigel commentating he is a clown who thinks he knows it all

[@lukezeus1790]

Exactly

[@shirsendubiswasshaon2861]

Mike shouldn't do commentaries

[@Northof49th1]

It's obvious that Mike hasn't watched pool in a long time. The reasons for different rules than when he played is because players are better today. They are better offensively, defensively, they have better fundamentals. And speaking of fundamentals, along with better equipment, they generate more power in their stroke. Which is why, along with faster cloth, they don't need to spin the ball as much. SVB and Melling are world-class players (and play more than just 9 ball), even though this wasn't their best match. And just my opinion, but I don't think Mike, or many older players or fans, can let go of the past. They think that their generation of players are just as good, or better than today. That's just rubbish; ego talking mostly. In all aspects of competition where some type of athleticism is involved (yes, even pool), players today are superior than the previous generation. Bigger, stronger, faster, smarter. That's just the way it is. As far as pool is concerned, today's players would destroy the best players of the 90's and prior. The older players are just out-matched in all aspects. (And I watched many matches in the 80's and 90's (ordered many VHS from Accu-Stats back in the day, and still enjoy watching older matches.) Maybe Reyes or Strickland would do alright, but fact is, it's a global game now. Europeans with their snooker background, Asia too. (Last year Gareth Potts ran 8 racks of 9 ball in a row on a chinese 8 ball table. Goes to show how awesome these guys, and girls, really are.) More players, more competition = better pool, and that's a good thing.

[@EliJolleyBridge]

Yes, you can see Mike's egoism shining through the whole match. He doesn't listen or let Mark talk. And I agree, why put more spin on the cueball than you need?

[@AlexZander688]

Players like Efren Reyes, Ronnie O'Sullivan have shown the greats can maintain playing great across several decades. Old man Bustamante took Shaw to 10-10 hill match earlier this year at the Derby City Classic on the 10' foot table. I think some of the greats from the past could have adapted to today's game.

[@dennisschell5543]

Mike the Mouthpiece....ANNOYING 😠

[@adamzellweger2021]

It was bad enough listening to Mike Siegel while he was playing, he's even more insufferable as a commentator.

[@lukezeus1790]

Mike's commentary was basically him saying he's better than svb or chris melling (dont get me wrong mike is a phenominal player, but it's just the way he does the commentary where he sounds like what both of the players are doing is always wrong)

[@kchiang4]

There's always going to be players like that in the pool room too. I hate those kind of players.

[@zombienectar]

Chris Melling is a pleasure to watch, and , can I get a " Sigel sucks! .

[@RByrne]

Jesus christ, Sigel makes this all about him and his career. Does he realize he's not the one playing?

[@Okie-Operator]

Exactly they should replace Siegel with Strickland

[@soulmusic775]

Mike Sigel made some great calls on position and in my mind he is still a legend. His mind is geared for pool. I love him as an announcer. And I'm hope he stays relevant as long as possible. Kudos to the players and announcers.

[@lesterweinheimer665]

To hear Mike Sigel talk you'd think he's never missed a ball. Efren Reyes annihilated him in an 8-ball match for huge money and he couldn't make a shot. It's constantly mispronouncing Efrens name. Going to have a talk with Shane after the match and tell him how to play pool . Such a braggart it negates all of his previous titles in my mind. Doesn't even know who Jason Shaw or Chris melling are. I'll bet he never has a repeat customer as a fishing guide. Hopefully they take their sound blocking headphones when they go fishing with him and catch their 40 to 80 huge 3 to 10 lb.bass everyday.B.S. Supersized EGO!!!! He's a legend in his own mind. Saw him in person in the 80s in Dallas and he was a prick then to

[@Johntheunworthydisciple]

I love Mike Sigel’s commentary. Very entertaining

[@catfishhero8850]

Sounds like Siegel doesn’t keep up with pro pool these days. He was learning as he went here. At the beginning he says he don’t like it he wants to see offensive pool. Then when they got the break working and started running out he said he don’t like it, it’s not fair. Interesting

[@julianxuls]

Full video watched muted

[@alexxanthopoulos6251]

Never heard worse commentary

[@Poolhawk]

MIke Sigel is the only Player, who never made a mistake

[@jonathondillman8522]

Mike was a good player, a great hustler, and a complete jerk. Now all he has left is that god awful ego.

[@ericsampson2650]

his jealousy of sbv is overpowering. "women roll, men stun the ball"

[@starlincruceta1008]

Pleaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssseeeeeee Mike make pauses and let our ears 👂 take a little rest of your voice for ones in your life. HlS

[@nwmopointhunter638]

I would like to hear how the conversation went after the match when Siegel was going to tell Shane he needs to spin the ball. I bet Siegel talks in his sleep. I feel for you Mark since you didn’t get to say much during that much Mike was even answering his own questions .😂 But still a great match!!!

[@der1narr]

i prefer Danny over Mike commentating.

[@tonym2513]

Danny is old and can come off as a carmudgeon, but he knows what he’s talking about. Mike is as cringe at commentary as he was at pool. Pure chump.

[@johnDoe-ue2xr]

I prefer the drunk guy at my local pub over Mike

[@restorick2378]

Does Sigel "like" anything? Either get with the modern game or get off the commentary.

[@joerobertson7887]

Tried to watch but Mike Sigel is too much to take. Bucket mouth.

[@Lauranyyfan]

Mike Segal should NEVER commentate!! How frick'n annoying...every shot, he complained....oh that wasn't right...I wouldn't have played that!! Go back to fishing.... You're a total turnoff to listening here!!

[@Dee-hi5zj]

A COMPLETE MISMATCH!!! Mike Sigel and Mark Wilson I mean. I permanently lost respect for Mike in the King of the Hill match with Efren. Totally a rude dude. Mark - sorry I couldn't hear more from you. I'm sure glad for whomever invented the mute button on my remote!

[@albert333pool]

21:37 "Who came up with THAT rule?" Mark Wilson thinking... "Me" LOL

[@iwillriseagain1118]

Damn, I'd really like to watch this match, but I'd have to do it on mute because Sigel is unsufferable.

[@johnshoemaker6164]

Mike Sigel is as annoying and arrogant today as he was when he played!

[@supermingsu]

Please get Earl back.

[@tonym2513]

That’s an entirely different KZbin account with Earl doing the commentary. Accustats is Mark Wilson’s thing.

[@josheisert8380]

Another great pool match with miserable commentary. I didn't mind Wilson but I only made it to rack 3 before I had to stop. Segal was hurting my ears.

[@Fitz101ify]

Mike Sigel is the most annoying commentator ever

[@jonwarner9760]

He is hard to listen to. Shutup or have something to say , egomaniac

[@tonym2513]

When he played, he was constantly snorting rails. You think this is annoying, watch some of his old matches where he does basically this but while playing.

[@jaimesonsales6384]

My ears hurt😅

[@vitoscalleta9814]

Melling is a British pool player. He never relies on the side rails for helping the balls in because the cut on the pockets in British tables are so tight so they have to be very accurate

[@troylaxin7100]

I play pool like Mike. I always win unless the table and balls are against me.

[@MrJdsenior]

Yes, and what exactly do you think that percentage is, where they are "against" you? ;-)

[@jeremystark3350]

Siegel sounds like he smokes 4 packs of Marlboro reds per day.

[@FirstWayHockey]

Mike segel had a great career. Wonderful player but what is coming out of his mouth is... he predicts always after the facts and... he is so proud of himself. It should be the reason why he is not ask as a commentator. It is sad because he has a lot of knowledge to share is this game.

[@Undermin3d.]

Accu-stats. If you guys want people to continue to come back and watch these matches, ya'll have got to be better at picking commentators. Mark is a fine commentator, Mike on the other hand..... Being a hall of famer doesn't make you good at talking.

[@kmanpilkers]

What a load of irritating and sexist crap on the commentary. Ear scrapingly awful!

[@9BallBory]

The 3 balls must pocket or go past the headstring is to stop the soft break how does mike not know that

[@FirstWayHockey]

True that Mike Siegel he is full of himself but we can learn a lot from him.

[@pjtyra2106]

Can’t stand him, personally.

[@sociologie4507]

Mike you a legend, but as a commentary, well, you could still learn a lot

[@tonym2513]

He basically does the same thing when he’s playing. I don’t think he’s ever had a thought he didn’t immediately voice.

[@tomb1105]

Great match but Mike never shuts up...ever!

[@9BallBory]

For mike everything is just easier now, he’s so good everything must just be easier now. I can’t stand him sometimes, great player but a huge ego.

[@Mickster114]

huh i just noticed emily frazier in the background. I think this was right before she started doing big things for pool with matchroom. Cool to see her spectating a match before she became who she is today for pool lol

[@52alkom]

31:16 the exact moment when I had to mute mike. You don't have to be efren to see that is a three rail kick.. Even melling hits that 9 out of a 10 times, in here the pressure got him but not seeing "any way in the world" to hit that easy kick? Coming from a pro its quite disappointing. No surprise efren clapped him back on that IPT king of the hill stuff lol

[@KingNast]

Weird thing is that I went to a Q&A with Efren a couple years ago, and someone asked who is toughest competitor was, and he said Mike Sigel. Maybe he meant it was tough to play him because he wouldn't stop running his mouth.

[@ashhadgull4905]

Nice video nice commentary can you share videos of Mike sigel vs earl Strickland

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

My comment is definitely opposite of all the others.....I think Mike was entertaining and gave truthful commentary to the game and I like how he views the game. If Mike was boring we wouldn't have so many hate comments to enjoy.

[@AccuStats]

I'm with you!

[@JonesyNorthmen]

I wonder if Segal agrees with the new breaking rule?

[@johnstorton]

I don't know what rule you're talking about, but I'm sure Mike would not agree with it.

[@danielkandi4582]

"i dont think he knew that much".... seriously ... ignorant Sigel.... really. Melling is behind the greatest ever 8ball rack and Sigel doesn't know that Melling pots cleaner than 90% of the tour even? Mewrican ... inside english wasnt invented by Sigel, it was there by "law of physics"...

[@andyfranco7019]

I just put a comment very similar to yours. He said he started using a shot before anyone else.

[@mikemcnamara3750]

Great match and commentary thanks!