PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Daath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Troublefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troublefield has chosen Hell Song - Sum 41 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daath
vs
Troublefield

173 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Daath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Troublefield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troublefield takes a swing at Daath's ribcage but misses.
Daath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troublefield thows a leg kick but Daath checks it

and Daath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Troublefield has Daath pulled in close to control his posture.
Daath looking to sit in guard and control but Troublefield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Troublefield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath trying to control the position.
Daath preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daath wants to stand up but Troublefield is controlling him.
Daath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daath keeping full guard, as Troublefield tries to pass.
Daath looking to hit a scissor sweep but Troublefield is one step ahead there.
Troublefield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daath looking for a sweep. Not yet Daath, not yet.
Troublefield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daath controls Troublefield momentarily but Troublefield frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Troublefield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Troublefield keeping control of the position.
Daath trying to control the action but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Troublefield tries to get to full guard but Daath has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield keeping control of the position.

Daath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Troublefield has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troublefield has his hands clasped together around Daath's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Troublefield is pressing down on Daath's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daath is fighting to break Troublefield's control of his arms but Troublefield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daath shoots in for a takedown but Troublefield shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Troublefield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joey Troublefield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troublefield slaps away a takedown attempt from Daath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Troublefield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Troublefield throws a quick inside leg kick.

Troublefield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daath is breathing heavily.
Troublefield advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Troublefield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Troublefield feints and as Daath raises his hands in defense, Troublefield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daath wants to sweep here but Troublefield controlling him for the moment.
Troublefield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Daath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daath is trying to control the action in half guard but Troublefield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Troublefield.
Daath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troublefield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daath is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troublefield keeping moving, preventing Daath from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troublefield 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.
Troublefield trying to control the position here.

Troublefield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.
Daath wants to control from the top but Troublefield keeps moving.

Troublefield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daath is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Troublefield.
Troublefield gets back to half guard.
Troublefield gets full guard.
Troublefield pulls Daath in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daath tries to free his leg and advance position but Troublefield is retaining full guard.
Troublefield wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Troublefield misses with a leg kick

and Daath counters with a single leg into guard. Troublefield didn't expect that.
Troublefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Troublefield, not yet.
Troublefield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daath trying to control but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Troublefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Troublefield, not yet.
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 Max Daath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troublefield.

Daath closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Troublefield did well to prevent Daath getting side control.
Troublefield is concentrating on defense, preventing Daath from advancing position.
Troublefield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Troublefield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daath manages to get himself to full guard.

Daath trying to keep a closed guard but Troublefield is proving a slippery customer.
Troublefield passes Daath's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath tries to roll over but Troublefield keeps him under control.

Troublefield is trying for a kimura here. Daath looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Troublefield wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Troublefield!
Joey Troublefield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.