PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lesveque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lesveque
vs
MacArthur

193 cm
25
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pascal Lesveque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesveque's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur under the eye.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesveque's waist but Lesveque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.
MacArthur moves in looking to clinch but Lesveque pushes him off.
Lesveque throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur takes one to the side of the head.
Lesveque displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lesveque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesveque.
Lesveque swings widly with a right hand

and MacArthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur is just content to waste time from the top position. Lesveque takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
MacArthur trying to control but Lesveque is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesveque has his hands on MacArthur's head, controlling the position.
Lesveque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

MacArthur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lesveque dives on top into guard.
Lesveque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacArthur on the ground.
Lesveque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lesveque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

MacArthur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesveque defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Lesveque got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacArthur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesveque has managed to get both his arms back between MacArthur's legs - danger averted.
MacArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Lesveque is proving a slippery customer.
Lesveque is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesveque throws an ugly left hook that misses

and MacArthur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MacArthur looking to pass the guard.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesveque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shawn MacArthur has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MacArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesveque counters with a nice uppercut.
Pascal Lesveque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
Lesveque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacArthur.
Lesveque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur blocks the low kick.
Lesveque throws a hook to the side of MacArthur's head but MacArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacArthur tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesveque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesveque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacArthur somewhat.

MacArthur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesveque's half guard.

MacArthur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesveque is just riding it out for now. MacArthur eventually gives up the hold.
Lesveque is controlling MacArthur's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacArthur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesveque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesveque on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesveque tries to get out of the position.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura but Lesveque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacArthur to get the leverage.

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

MacArthur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesveque has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesveque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacArthur.
Shawn MacArthur has got the better of the ground game so far.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lesveque still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lesveque has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesveque wants to stand but MacArthur is controlling his arm.
MacArthur sneaks back into half guard.

MacArthur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacArthur wants to control but Lesveque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MacArthur looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur trying to control from the bottom.

MacArthur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacArthur controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

MacArthur pushes Lesveque off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lesveque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacArthur.
MacArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesveque lands with a shot to the body.
MacArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesveque.
MacArthur slips under a jab from Lesveque.
Shawn MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesveque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesveque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Lesveque.
Lesveque takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesveque, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown by MacArthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesveque which made him look bad.
MacArthur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesveque tries to avoid it but MacArthur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesveque to the ground. Lesveque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pascal Lesveque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesveque scores with a hook.
Lesveque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacArthur.
Lesveque swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesveque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pascal Lesveque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesveque thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Lesveque misses

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

MacArthur seems to be working for a kimura but Lesveque defends the submission attempt.
MacArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lesveque is defending against the submission attempts here by MacArthur.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesveque wants to get back to full guard.

MacArthur seems to be looking for submissions.
MacArthur thows a huge punch but Lesveque dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesveque tries to roll over but MacArthur keeps him under control.

MacArthur is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesveque regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lesveque is trying to control but MacArthur manages to pass to mount!
MacArthur thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
MacArthur trying to control but Lesveque is having none of it.
Lesveque is desperately trying to improve his position but MacArthur has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur wants to control the pace but Lesveque is squirming around nicely.

MacArthur is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lesveque has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lesveque!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacArthur is on top in guard.

MacArthur has gone for a leg lock! Lesveque slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacArthur's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesveque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pascal Lesveque.
I think MacArthur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn MacArthur!