PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald MacDonald (ranked 4980 p4p, 4049 weight class) and Harry Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Rock N Roll McDonalds. Maguire has chosen Better Off Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

MacDonald
vs
Maguire

177 cm
23
185
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
198
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.

MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maguire did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Maguire is working from the bottom.
MacDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maguire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald trying to control from half guard but Maguire is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
MacDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maguire tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
Maguire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Maguire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.

MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maguire is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Maguire is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maguire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maguire slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maguire tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maguire shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronald MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Maguire.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Maguire.

Maguire rushes MacDonald and presses him up against the cage.

MacDonald pulls guard successfully.

MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maguire defends well.
MacDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maguire is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
MacDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

MacDonald trying to control but Maguire is working from the bottom.
MacDonald passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald MacDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Ronald MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald tries to land a front kick but Maguire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maguire.

MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Maguire jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Maguire around his waist. Maguire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Maguire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald takes one to the chin there.
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from MacDonald misses
and Maguire counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maguire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

MacDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maguire to the mat! Maguire manages to get full guard.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Maguire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire wants to stand but MacDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying to keep Maguire in close.
Maguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Maguire trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
Maguire tries to kick MacDonald off but MacDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
Maguire is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Maguire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maguire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Maguire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maguire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maguire looks for a takedown but MacDonald sprawls well.
Maguire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Maguire tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.

MacDonald gets control of Maguire's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacDonald pulls Maguire in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maguire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Maguire got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maguire has managed to get both his arms back between MacDonald's legs - danger averted.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but Maguire is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacDonald working a defensive guard here.
MacDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacDonald controls Maguire momentarily but Maguire frees himself.
MacDonald controlling the position.
Maguire prevents MacDonald from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maguire moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown.
MacDonald prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maguire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maguire smiles and moves away.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.
Maguire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacDonald.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacDonald prevents it.

MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Maguire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Maguire has double underhooks.
Maguire has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maguire is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.

Maguire decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maguire 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Maguire!
Harry Maguire spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Ronald MacDonald spoke after the fight, saying '...'.