TDF 6 - Youngblood vs. Larsen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzeczyszczykiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring. Andre Winner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brzeczyszczykiewicz
vs
Winner

192 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Winner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz with a poor takedown
and Winner counters with a nice uppercut.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz misses with a takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to clinch but Winner slips to the side
enabling Winner to counter with a crisp jab.

Brzeczyszczykiewicz is rocked!

Winner closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Brzeczyszczykiewicz 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!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz has Winner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz seems to have got his legs back now.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winner smiles and moves away.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Winner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Winner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brzeczyszczykiewicz is working an open guard so Winner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is breathing heavily.

Winner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Winner seems content to control.
It looks like Winner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brzeczyszczykiewicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winner wants to pass to mount but Brzeczyszczykiewicz is defending the position.

Winner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brzeczyszczykiewicz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winner counters with a left and a right that stings Brzeczyszczykiewicz.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz shoots and misses

and Winner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winner.

Winner decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winner is on top in guard.

Winner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Winner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brzeczyszczykiewicz did well to prevent Winner getting side control.
Winner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Winner is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Winner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz closes the distance looking to clinch

and Winner moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Winner rushes Brzeczyszczykiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Winner manages to break the clinch.
Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Winner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brzeczyszczykiewicz's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is adopting a defensive guard.
Winner stays in close to Brzeczyszczykiewicz's body and controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Winner is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Winner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to clinch

and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner effectively controlling the action here.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winner just stands there and leans against the cage.

Brzeczyszczykiewicz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Winner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brzeczyszczykiewicz to the mat. Brzeczyszczykiewicz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Winner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brzeczyszczykiewicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brzeczyszczykiewicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Winner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Winner is striking from the bottom but Brzeczyszczykiewicz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner trying to control here.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winner keeps working.
Winner is looking to control Brzeczyszczykiewicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winner avoid being mounted?

Brzeczyszczykiewicz is working for a kimura but Winner is defending it quite comfortably.

Brzeczyszczykiewicz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Winner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brzeczyszczykiewicz has cracked it and Winner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brzeczyszczykiewicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Batist Gugeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Evans
vs
Batist Gugeau

179 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

175 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Batist Gugeau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gugeau lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Gugeau circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gugeau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans is trying to stand.
Gugeau wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gugeau decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Evans shoots and misses
and Gugeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Gugeau counters with a nice body shot.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gugeau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evans pushes Gugeau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gugeau counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gugeau wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gugeau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Batist Gugeau wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gugeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans misses with a knee strike.

Gugeau manages to break the clinch.
Evans fails with the takedown

and Gugeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gugeau.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Gugeau blocks with his arms.
Gugeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gugeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gugeau has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Gugeau working hard to break the clinch.
Gugeau tries to circle away but Evans has him pinned against the cage.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gugeau pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gugeau pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.

Gugeau breaks from the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gugeau shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Gugeau wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gugeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gugeau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gugeau decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Batist Gugeau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Evans has his takedown stuffed

and Gugeau counters by clinching up.
Gugeau working hard to break the clinch.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gugeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gugeau is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans prevents Gugeau from breaking the clinch.
Gugeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gugeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans shoots and misses

and Gugeau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gugeau stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Evans to get to his feet.
Gugeau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans misses with a takedown

and Gugeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gugeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gugeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gugeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gugeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt

and Gugeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gugeau.
Gugeau tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gugeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gugeau breaks from the clinch.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Gugeau circles away.
Gugeau tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gugeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans shoots and misses

and Gugeau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gugeau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gugeau gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gugeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gugeau forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans wants a takedown.
Evans keeps control of Gugeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gugeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Gugeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gugeau tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Gugeau is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gugeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gugeau is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has Gugeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gugeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans tries to pull guard but Gugeau won't allow it.
Gugeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gugeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Evans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gugeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gugeau is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gugeau down to the mat. Gugeau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evans with a poor takedown

and Gugeau counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Gugeau from standing up.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Gugeau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gugeau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Batist Gugeau was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Gugeau shows good takedown defense.

Evans tries to keep at a distance but Gugeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.

Gugeau manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Batist Gugeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gugeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans wants to clinch but Gugeau slips to the side
and Gugeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Percy Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gugeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gugeau wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans has Gugeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gugeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gugeau is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gugeau wants to break free but Evans has control.
Gugeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gugeau is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants a takedown.
Gugeau is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gugeau breaks from the clinch.
Gugeau cracks Evans with a good jab.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Gugeau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gugeau has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Gugeau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gugeau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans is looking to improve his position but Gugeau isn't that keen on the idea.
Gugeau looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gugeau gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt

and Gugeau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gugeau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gugeau counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evans's guard now.

Evans is working an open guard so Gugeau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt

and Gugeau decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Percy Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gugeau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Jan Batist Gugeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Batist Gugeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gugeau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Batist Gugeau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasko Eratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Creed
vs
Eratore

178 cm
22
231 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
286 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasko Eratore!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed tries to clinch up but Eratore circles away and keeps his distance.

Eratore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creed sprawls well initially but Eratore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Eratore is working for a submission of some sort.
Creed trying to control here.

Eratore seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Creed is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lasko Eratore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Pires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Fukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danilo Pires has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pires
vs
Fukuda

189 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danilo Pires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Fukuda!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuda misses with a body shot.
Fukuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pires.
Pires slips a jab and a cross from Fukuda.
The fighters circling - Fukuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Pires closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pires lands in his opponent's guard.
Fukuda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fukuda has a closed guard, preventing Pires from standing up.
Pires really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukuda is keeping the position for now.

Pires is sitting in close to Fukuda's body. Fukuda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pires is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pires is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fukuda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryo Fukuda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Charlie Maccarone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Maccarone
vs
Strong

220 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Strong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maccarone.
Charlie Maccarone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maccarone tries a head kick but it misses.

Strong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Strong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strong content to control rather than advance.
Maccarone is trying to maintain the position but Strong is very close to passing his half guard.

Maccarone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Strong seems content to control.
Strong working the head and body with strikes.
Maccarone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Maccarone's head.
Maccarone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Maccarone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strong lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone tries to kick Strong off but Strong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maccarone is trying to maintain the position but Strong is very close to passing his half guard.
Maccarone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maccarone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maccarone gets full guard.
Strong works over Maccarone with some ground and pound from guard.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maccarone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong looking to pass the guard.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maccarone has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Maccarone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maccarone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maccarone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maccarone pulls Strong in to control the position.

Maccarone has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strong throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maccarone is looking for a triangle but Strong pushes his legs off easily.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maccarone's head.
Strong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
Strong wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.

Maccarone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.
Strong connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Maccarone looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong stands up over Maccarone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strong postures up.

Maccarone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong thows a big elbow that misses.
Maccarone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maccarone's head.
Maccarone keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Maccarone 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.
Strong trying to control but Maccarone is working from the bottom.
Maccarone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strong's guard.
Maccarone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Strong pushes Maccarone off and gets back to his feet.

Maccarone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Strong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maccarone gets caught flat footed, as Strong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maccarone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Maccarone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strong works over Maccarone with some ground and pound from guard.

Maccarone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Strong frees his head nicely. Oh but Maccarone has switched to an armbar! Strong is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Charlie Maccarone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Miller
vs
Axe

190 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Axe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Axe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Axe tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Axe as Miller shoots in.
Miller shoots and misses

and Axe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Axe pulls his head out easily.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Axe has control of the leg.
Miller is pressing down on Axe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller looking to control.
Miller is controlling Axe's posture.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Axe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Axe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Miller working for a triangle but Axe defends it easily.
Axe stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Axe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Axe gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller shoots and misses

and Axe counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Axe stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Axe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Axe showed some decent athleticism there.
Axe wants to get back to his feet.
Axe wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Axe prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller trying to control but Axe postures up.
Axe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Axe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Miller is not content to let Axe control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Samuel Axe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Axe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axe throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.

Axe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Axe showed some decent athleticism there.
Axe sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Well, if Axe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Axe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Axe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axe off to one side.
Axe scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axe moves to clinch but Miller breaks away

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Axe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Axe closes the distance and clinches.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Axe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Axe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Axe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Axe is looking to improve his position.

Axe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miller shoots and misses
and Axe counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Axe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Axe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Axe is in Miller's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.

Axe stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
Miller misses with a takedown

and Axe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Axe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miller is proving hard to escape from.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing Axe from standing up.
Axe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Axe escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miller tries to buck Axe off but Axe is having none of it.

Axe stands up and beckons Miller to his feet.
Axe scores with a push kick.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Axe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Axe!
Axe tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Axe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe tries to clinch up.

Axe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Axe is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Miller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Axe jumps into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Axe decides to stand back up. Axe steps back and let's Miller get back to his feet.

Axe darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
The referee calls for Axe to work.
Axe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Axe is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Axe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Axe is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Axe successfully pulls guard.

Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Axe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Axe in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller keeping full guard, as Axe tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Axe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Axe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Axe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Axe pulls his head out easily.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Axe has mounted him!
Axe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Axe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miller is in real trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Axe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miller tries to escape the position.
Axe punches the canvas rather than the man.
Axe controls the position.

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.
Miller is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Axe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Axe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Miller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Axe.
I really don't envy Miller right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Miller right now.

Axe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Axe controlling the position well here. Miller rolled but Axe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Miller is really stuck here.
Will Axe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Samuel Axe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miller's body.
Miller is keeping busy.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Samuel Axe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller moves out of range as Axe throws a body kick.
Axe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Axe shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Axe wants to get up but he can't break Miller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Axe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Miller working for a triangle but Axe defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Axe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Axe!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Larsen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Youngblood
vs
Larsen

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

196 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Youngblood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Youngblood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Youngblood throws a lazy head kick

and Larsen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Youngblood!

Larsen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Youngblood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Youngblood and Larsen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Larsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Youngblood regains half guard.

Youngblood is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsen.
Larsen throws a strike but Youngblood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Youngblood being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mason Youngblood!
Mason Youngblood is the new light heavyweight champion!