PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonh McGuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGuff
vs
Harp

225 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Mundo Green - World Verde

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 Las Vegas, Jonh McGuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Harp!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp throws a nice looking combination but McGuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Harp.
McGuff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harp sprawls well. Harp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuff gets slowly back to his feet.
Harp fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGuff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harp tries to clinch but McGuff is having none of it.
McGuff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for McGuff with that takedown attempt.
Harp wants to clinch.
Harp connects with a solid leg kick.

Harp moves into the clinch successfully.
Harp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuff avoids it.
McGuff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonh McGuff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harp throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuff as Harp tries to tie him up.
McGuff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harp wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuff won't allow it.
Harp working hard to break the clinch.
Harp looking for a takedown.
McGuff stops a takedown attempt from Harp.
McGuff keeps control of Harp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harp gets underhooks to prevent McGuff's takedown attempt.
McGuff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harp's efforts to push away.
McGuff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harp's efforts to push away.
McGuff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harp's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harp working hard to break the clinch.
Harp tries to pull guard but McGuff holds him up against the cage and eventually Harp drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Harp.
Harp wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuff won't allow it.
McGuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Harp.
Harp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuff.
Harp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McGuff gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McGuff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuff is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuff stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harp to get to his feet.
McGuff wants to clinch up but Harp keeps it at a distance.
Harp tries to clinch up

and McGuff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harp won't be happy with that.

McGuff stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McGuff is breathing heavily.
Harp darts in trying to clinch
and McGuff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harp as he jumps to the side.

Harp darts in and clinches McGuff up against the cage.
McGuff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuff has Harp pressed against the cage, preventing Harp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harp looking to slow down the pace here.
Harp lands a left hand.
Harp is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuff has double underhooks.
Harp stalling in the clinch but McGuff improves position.
McGuff prevents Harp from breaking the clinch.
Harp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harp wants to stall.
McGuff blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonh McGuff 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.

McGuff moves into range and clinches up with Harp.
Harp is trying to force a seperation but McGuff has the dominant position.
McGuff tries to score a body lock takedown but Harp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harp tries to break free but McGuff pushes him back against the cage.
McGuff has Harp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Harp breaks the clinch.
McGuff dodges the punch combination from Harp.
McGuff has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonh McGuff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harp tries to clinch but McGuff moves away

and McGuff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harp's guard.
Harp strikes from his own guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuff wants to get up but he can't break Harp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harp wants to stand and escape but McGuff is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harp holds on and takes a little breather.
Harp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGuff!
Harp tries to control but McGuff wriggling away.
Harp content just to control the position here.

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.
Harp wants to control the pace but McGuff is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Casper Harp just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harp clinches but McGuff breaks the clinch

and McGuff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuff.
Harp wants to get back to his feet but McGuff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harp controls McGuff momentarily but McGuff frees himself.
McGuff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harp wants to stand and escape but McGuff is having none of it.
Harp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harp is proving hard to escape from.
McGuff wants to pass the guard but Harp is keeping the position.
McGuff trying to control the position from guard on top but Harp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harp looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harp scores with a hook.
McGuff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Harp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonh McGuff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McGuff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Harp clinches up with McGuff and pushes him back against the cage.
Harp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harp throws an elbow that misses.
Harp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuff.
McGuff keeps control of Harp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuff has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuff backwards.
Harp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harp tries to break free but McGuff pushes him back against the cage.
McGuff can't get the takedown.
Harp lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonh McGuff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harp wants to clinch up but McGuff keeps it at a distance.
Harp wants to clinch.

Harp closes the distance and clinches.
McGuff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harp is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuff has double underhooks.
Harp can't get the takedown.
Jonh McGuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuff avoids the damage to the body.
Harp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harp goes for a takedown attempt but McGuff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harp moves in looking to clinch but McGuff pushes him off.

McGuff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

McGuff stands and steps away. Harp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Harp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harp throws an elbow but it misses.
Harp lands a nice elbow.
Harp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuff.
Harp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harp is trying to break free.
McGuff dodges an elbow strike from Harp.
McGuff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harp working hard to break the clinch.
McGuff wants a takedown.
McGuff prevents Harp from breaking the clinch.

Harp breaks from the clinch.
Harp tries to clinch but McGuff is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Harp.
A nice combination there by Harp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harp tries to clinch

and McGuff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harp is looking to stand up but McGuff isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harp is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McGuff gets to his feet. Harp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harp wants to clinch up but McGuff keeps it at a distance.
Casper Harp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harp.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonh McGuff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuff, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonh McGuff!