PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Mcdaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yannick Bargue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yannick Bargue has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcdaniel
vs
Bargue

160 cm
19
346 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

222 cm
18
293 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommie Mcdaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yannick Bargue!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bargue closes the distance and clinches.
Bargue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcdaniel is defending well for now.
Bargue is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Bargue.

It looks like Tommie Mcdaniel has been cut.

Mcdaniel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bargue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdaniel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bargue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bargue tries to clinch but Mcdaniel is having none of it.
Bargue misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bargue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bargue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tommie Mcdaniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Bargue.
Bargue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcdaniel is fending him off so far but Bargue persists. Nope, Mcdaniel circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdaniel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yannick Bargue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdaniel leaves Bargue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcdaniel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bargue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcdaniel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcdaniel throws a big counter combination but Bargue scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bargue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcdaniel is looking for a counter combo.
Bargue tries to clinch but Mcdaniel moves away
and Mcdaniel counters with a left and a right that stings Bargue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcdaniel rushes Bargue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mcdaniel successfully pulls guard.
Mcdaniel has his hands on Bargue's head, controlling the position.
Bargue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdaniel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdaniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bargue is one step ahead there.
Mcdaniel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcdaniel keeping moving, preventing Bargue from controlling successfully.
Mcdaniel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bargue wanted to stand there but Mcdaniel had control of the position.
Mcdaniel throwing short punches from the bottom.
Mcdaniel is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bargue tries to clinch up but Mcdaniel circles away and keeps his distance.

Mcdaniel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bargue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Bargue.
Bargue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mcdaniel.
Mcdaniel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bargue is out of range and Mcdaniel settles back down.
Bargue dives in and grabs Mcdaniel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdaniel pushes down on Bargue's head and hops out.
Bargue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcdaniel throws a big counter combination but Bargue scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bargue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdaniel but Mcdaniel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdaniel throws a big counter combination but Bargue scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bargue looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bargue throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mcdaniel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommie Mcdaniel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommie Mcdaniel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bargue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcdaniel circles away.
Bargue is looking to slow Mcdaniel down with leg kicks.
Mcdaniel slaps away a takedown attempt from Bargue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcdaniel is looking for a counter combo.
Bargue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcdaniel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bargue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcdaniel doesn't seem bothered though.
Bargue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcdaniel counters with a series of strikes. Bargue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tommie Mcdaniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Bargue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bargue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcdaniel on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcdaniel's guard now, I'm sure.
Bargue is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdaniel is pulling down on Bargue's head to control his posture.
Bargue is looking to stand up but Mcdaniel won't let him.
Bargue being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bargue is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mcdaniel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bargue is looking to defend but Mcdaniel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bargue! Mcdaniel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bargue taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommie Mcdaniel!