PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deez Nuts (ranked 4341 p4p, 4282 weight class) and Juan Mago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nuts
vs
Mago

194 cm
21
250
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
245
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deez Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Mago!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mago somewhat.

Nuts has Mago up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mago walks away with a smile on his face. Nuts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mago misses with a straight right.
Mago blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts tried to score with a low kick but Mago checks it.
Mago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mago somewhat.
Nuts is looking to counter the offense by Mago and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mago tries for a takedown but Nuts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deez Nuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Mago.
Nuts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuts stuffs the takedown.
Nuts throws a head kick that misses.
Mago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuts as he jumps to the side.
Mago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nuts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but Mago shows good takedown defense.
Mago fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuts shoots in for a double leg but Mago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts tries to clinch but Mago is having none of it.
Mago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Mago blocks the leg kick.
Nuts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nuts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mago swivels and escapes.

Nuts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mago, pushing him back against the cage.
Nuts tries to stall but Mago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nuts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mago fails to pull guard.
Mago content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Mago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mago has Nuts up against the cage in a clinch.

Mago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts tries to clinch but Mago moves out of range.
Nuts tries for a takedown but Mago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mago wants to counter with a clinch but Nuts pushes him away.
Nuts wants to clinch but Mago slips to the side
and Mago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuts thinking.
Mago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuts sprawls well. Nuts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mago gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mago.
Nuts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mago tries to avoid it but Nuts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mago to the ground. Mago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nuts is breathing heavily.
Mago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuts checks it well.
Mago throws a head kick but Nuts moves out of range.
Nuts tries to counter with a takedown but Mago is quick to defend against it.

Mago gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mago fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mago tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nuts dives in for a single leg takedown but Mago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mago breaks the clinch.
Mago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuts looks to score with a jab to the body but Mago is just out of range.
Nuts throws a shot from downtown. Mago moves away and avoids it.
Mago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nuts but Nuts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nuts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nuts wants to clinch up but Mago keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mago.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Mago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nuts.
Juan Mago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Mago. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mago or perhaps it was just good defense by Nuts, which made it look bad.
Nuts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nuts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nuts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuts loads up on a big right hand but Mago slips the punch.

Mago tries to keep at a distance but Nuts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mago stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts tries a body shot but Mago blocks it.
Mago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nuts fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nuts. No joy for Mago on that attempt.
Deez Nuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Mago.
Nuts looks for a takedown but Mago sprawls well.
Nuts shoots in looking for a takedown but Mago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nuts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Mago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Mago does no damage.
Mago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nuts circles away.
No luck for Nuts with that takedown attempt.
Nuts goes for a double leg but Mago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mago continues to drive forward.
Stalling in the clinch from Mago.
Mago tries to pull guard but Nuts holds him up against the cage and eventually Mago drops back down to his feet.
Nuts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nuts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mago throws an elbow but it misses.
Mago slows down the pace here.

Mago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuts somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mago or perhaps it was just good defense by Nuts, which made it look bad.

Mago moves into the clinch.
Mago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nuts gets underhooks to prevent Mago's takedown attempt.
Nuts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mago walks away with a smile on his face. Nuts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nuts darts in looking for a takedown but Mago gets double underhooks and turns Nuts into the cage.
Nuts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mago gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuts checks a leg kick.
Mago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nuts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mago looks to land a combination. Nuts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mago shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuts sprawls well. He's pushed Mago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts stuffs the takedown attempt from Mago. Mago gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuts fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Mago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nuts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mago defends well and Nuts ends up having to push Mago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nuts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mago is keeping busy.
Nuts jumps guard but Mago stands there with Nuts around his waist. Nuts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mago tries to pull guard but Nuts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Mago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nuts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deez Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mago blocks a head kick by Nuts.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mago.
Nuts tries to counter by clinching up but Mago breaks away and moves out of range.
Nuts tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuts moves out of range as Mago throws a body kick.

Mago instigates a clinch.
Mago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nuts walks away with a smile on his face. Mago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nuts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mago is defended easily by Nuts.
It looked like Nuts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mago connects with a body shot that sends Nuts's belly button to the back.
Nuts shoots in but no luck this time.
Mago shoots in but no luck this time.

Mago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nuts's guard.

Nuts pushes Mago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuts slaps away a takedown attempt from Mago, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mago is defended easily by Nuts.
Mago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mago wants to clinch up but Nuts keeps it at a distance.
Nuts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Nuts rushes Mago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuts blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuts avoids it.
Mago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mago smiles and moves away.
Mago has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Nuts misses
and Mago counters with a left and a right that stings Nuts.
Deez Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Mago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuts backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Mago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Mago!