PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Larondelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larondelle has chosen Harder to Breathe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maddox
vs
Larondelle

182 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Larondelle!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larondelle tries a head kick but it misses.

Maddox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larondelle's half guard.
Larondelle tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.

Maddox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Maddox is trying to work for a kimura but Larondelle is defending well.

Maddox seems to be working for a kimura but Larondelle defends the submission attempt.

Maddox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larondelle is just riding it out for now. Maddox eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox prevents Larondelle from improving his position.
Maddox is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Maddox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maddox prevents Larondelle from standing back up.
Maddox blocks the strikes from Larondelle.
Larondelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Maddox is looking for a kimura here.
Larondelle is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Larondelle doesn't manage to clinch there - Maddox circles away.
Maddox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larondelle scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maddox is defended easily by Larondelle.
A telegraphed right hand from Maddox misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larondelle.
Larondelle connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larondelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larondelle misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Larondelle misses the target.
Larondelle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maddox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larondelle.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larondelle loads up on a big right hand but Maddox slips the punch.
Maddox moves out of range of the body kick.
Maddox ducks under a wild hook from Larondelle.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Larondelle.
Larondelle leaves Maddox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Larondelle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maddox, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larondelle leaning against his opponent.

Larondelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maddox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larondelle defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larondelle misses with a two punch combination.
Larondelle slips a straight right by Maddox.
Richard Larondelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larondelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maddox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larondelle in his tracks.
Larondelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maddox slips a jab from Larondelle.
Larondelle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Maddox slips a jab and a cross from Larondelle.
Larondelle throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Larondelle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maddox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larondelle's guard.
Larondelle keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Maddox passes into half guard.

Maddox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larondelle sees it coming and defends easily.

Maddox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maddox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Maddox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larondelle sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Larondelle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Maddox drops back looking for a leg! Larondelle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larondelle manages to kick Maddox off! Maddox jumps back into Larondelle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larondelle trying to keep a closed guard but Maddox is proving a slippery customer.

Maddox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Larondelle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maddox, into his guard.
Larondelle wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.

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.
Larondelle passes into half guard.
Larondelle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maddox trying to control but Larondelle postures up.
Maddox is looking to improve his position.

Maddox looking for submissions off his back.

Larondelle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maddox is just riding it out for now. Larondelle eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larondelle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maddox manages to get to full guard.
Maddox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larondelle wants to control but Maddox is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larondelle is not content to let Maddox control the position.

Maddox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Maddox is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Larondelle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maddox wants to control but Larondelle is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Maddox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Maddox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Larondelle.
Larondelle pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Maddox feints and as Larondelle raises his hands in defense, Maddox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larondelle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maddox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maddox trying to control but Larondelle is working from the bottom.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Larondelle is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larondelle keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Maddox trying to control but Larondelle is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larondelle throws the left hand but Maddox avoids the punch easily.
Maddox shoots for a double leg takedown but Larondelle sprawls well. He's pushed Maddox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Larondelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larondelle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larondelle, right into the meat.

Maddox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larondelle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Larondelle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maddox is aware though and is defending well.
Maddox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larondelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox won't allow Larondelle to get back to his feet.
Maddox passes Larondelle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maddox tries to pass to full mount but Larondelle defends it.
Larondelle tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
Larondelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larondelle wants to control the action here but instead Maddox manages to pass to full mount!
Larondelle is looking to get to half guard.
Maddox trying to control but Larondelle is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maddox jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larondelle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larondelle and Maddox has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Maddox throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Larondelle tries to escape but Maddox is in control.

Maddox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Maddox goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Larondelle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maddox but great work by Larondelle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to buck Larondelle off but Larondelle is having none of it.
Maddox is working hard here to advance position.
Maddox wants to control but Larondelle postures up.
Maddox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larondelle off and has taken his back!
Maddox somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Maddox keeps control of the position as Larondelle tries to break free.
Larondelle trying to control the hands but Maddox breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Maddox!