PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Macedp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McSeuss (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.

Macedp
vs
McSeuss

183 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Macedp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny McSeuss!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedp tries to clinch up.
Macedp fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by McSeuss.
McSeuss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macedp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSeuss moves out of range of the strikes.
Macedp leaves McSeuss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macedp with a poor takedown

and McSeuss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McSeuss seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McSeuss wants to pass to mount but Macedp is defending the position.
Macedp is looking to control McSeuss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macedp avoid being mounted?
McSeuss trying to control from half guard but Macedp is working away.
McSeuss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macedp's head.

McSeuss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macedp is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSeuss trying to control the action but Macedp is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McSeuss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Macedp wants to hold on but McSeuss pushes him away.
McSeuss controlling from mount.
McSeuss looks gassed!

McSeuss swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macedp is now in McSeuss's guard. A big mistake from McSeuss there, giving up the dominant position!
Macedp wants to control from the top but McSeuss keeps moving.
Macedp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSeuss keeping full guard, as Macedp tries to pass.
Macedp wants to control from the top but McSeuss keeps moving.
McSeuss tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSeuss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McSeuss keeping moving, preventing Macedp from controlling successfully.
Macedp wanted to stand there but McSeuss had control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSeuss wants to clinch.
Macedp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSeuss sprawls well. McSeuss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macedp gets slowly back to his feet.
Macedp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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.
Macedp with a poor takedown

and McSeuss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macedp's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Macedp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McSeuss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McSeuss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macedp's waist but Macedp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McSeuss off to one side.
Macedp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McSeuss moves into the clinch.
Macedp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Macedp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macedp is trying to break free.
Macedp tries to pull guard but McSeuss holds him up against the cage and eventually Macedp drops back down to his feet.

McSeuss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McSeuss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McSeuss wants to control from the top but Macedp keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny McSeuss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Macedp misses with a takedown attempt

and McSeuss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McSeuss trying to control the action but Macedp is working from the bottom.
Macedp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macedp wants to sweep here but McSeuss controlling him for the moment.
McSeuss wants to control from the top but Macedp keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSeuss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macedp kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSeuss works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McSeuss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

McSeuss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macedp sees it coming and defends easily.
McSeuss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macedp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny McSeuss.
McSeuss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Macedp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two 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.
Macedp looks to land a body kick but McSeuss moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macedp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McSeuss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macedp avoids it really well and circles away.
Macedp tries to clinch but McSeuss is having none of it.
Macedp misses with a wild combination.
Macedp fails in his attempt to clinch.

Macedp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macedp misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSeuss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McSeuss tries to score a body lock takedown but Macedp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedp tries to land a knee to the head but McSeuss blocks with his arms.
Macedp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McSeuss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Macedp pulls guard.
McSeuss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McSeuss throws and elbow that misses. Macedp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McSeuss's guard. Nice move by Macedp!
Macedp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macedp passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macedp decides to stand up, so the ref orders McSeuss to his feet.
Macedp catches McSeuss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macedp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McSeuss scores with the left hand. Macedp knows he should have avoided that one.
Macedp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSeuss swivels and escapes.

McSeuss takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny McSeuss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McSeuss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McSeuss showed some decent athleticism there.
McSeuss trying to control the action but Macedp is working from the bottom.

McSeuss is trying to work for a kimura but Macedp is defending well.
McSeuss is trying to control. Macedp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Macedp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSeuss pulls his head out easily.
McSeuss is looking to take a break and control but Macedp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSeuss is looking for a kimura here.
Macedp missing with punches from the bottom.
McSeuss tries to stand and escape but Macedp is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macedp doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McSeuss counters with a takedown into side control.
Macedp regains half guard, as McSeuss was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSeuss is keen to just control but Macedp is a slippery customer.

Macedp kicks off McSeuss and gets to his feet.

Macedp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McSeuss wants to sweep here but Macedp controlling him for the moment.
Macedp trying to stand up but can't free himself from McSeuss's guard.
Macedp is fighting to break McSeuss's control of his arms but McSeuss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedp wants to control from the top but McSeuss keeps moving.
McSeuss looking to control.
Macedp trying to control the position from guard on top but McSeuss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McSeuss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macedp defends it easily.
McSeuss tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four 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.
Macedp trying to control but McSeuss is working from the bottom.
McSeuss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnny McSeuss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

McSeuss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McSeuss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Macedp counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnny McSeuss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macedp taking a break here but McSeuss is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny McSeuss.
I've got McSeuss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny McSeuss!