PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 4111 p4p, 4107 weight class) and Bjarne Bonderoev (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.

McGuire
vs
Bonderoev

182 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjarne Bonderoev!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonderoev manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Bonderoev avoids them all with ease.
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonderoev.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bonderoev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonderoev gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire leaves Bonderoev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
Bonderoev looks winded!
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonderoev circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonderoev.
Bonderoev goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
No luck for Bonderoev with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Bonderoev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonderoev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Bonderoev.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bonderoev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonderoev off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonderoev staying out of range there.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Bonderoev. Bonderoev maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Bonderoev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Bonderoev's ribcage but misses.
Bonderoev slips a straight right by McGuire.

McGuire closes the distance and pushes Bonderoev back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonderoev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonderoev wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire prevents Bonderoev from breaking the clinch.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Bonderoev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.

McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.

Bonderoev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonderoev wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bonderoev has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonderoev pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev is continuing to stall.
Bonderoev trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonderoev trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bonderoev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Bonderoev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonderoev off to one side.
Bonderoev ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bonderoev throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bonderoev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Bonderoev counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Bonderoev is out of range.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bonderoev is breathing heavily.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonderoev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

McGuire pushes Bonderoev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonderoev can do to turn this around?
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Bonderoev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonderoev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire jabs Bonderoev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonderoev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scores with a jab. Bonderoev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is pushing Bonderoev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonderoev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
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!

Bonderoev throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Bonderoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Bonderoev.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bonderoev moved out of range nicely.
McGuire jabs at Bonderoev's body.
Bonderoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonderoev.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bonderoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire cracks Bonderoev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonderoev misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Bonderoev avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonderoev! But no joy.
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
Bonderoev tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonderoev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
A left lands for McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonderoev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bonderoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonderoev slips under a jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Bonderoev moves out of range.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonderoev's head.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonderoev clinches with his opponent.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonderoev is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bonderoev's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonderoev.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to work over Bonderoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bonderoev avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bonderoev blocks it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocking some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Bjarne Bonderoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!