PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Slackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slackson comes to the cage accompanied by P.I.M.P. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slackson
vs
Maguire

185 cm
27
213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
28
216 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Slackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coulton Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maguire on the side of the head.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Slackson.
Maguire darts in trying to clinch
and Slackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Slackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maguire closes the distance but Slackson moves to the side
and Slackson counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire avoids the head kick by Slackson.
Maguire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slackson.
Slackson throws a head kick that misses.
Maguire lands a jab to Slackson's midsection.
Slackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maguire.
Maguire missing with a left hand there. Slackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maguire misses with a hook
and Slackson counters with a nice leg kick.

Slackson clinches.
Maguire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slackson tries to work over Maguire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maguire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slackson tries to throw a body punch but Maguire avoids it by throwing Slackson back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire has Slackson pressed against the cage.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slackson is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slackson tries to stall but Maguire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maguire throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slackson as Maguire tries to tie him up.
Maguire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slackson looking to stall.
Maguire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slackson stalling in the clinch but Maguire improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Slackson fails to land.
Maguire blocks an uppercut.
Slackson tries to pull guard but Maguire holds him up against the cage and eventually Slackson drops back down to his feet.
Slackson looking to stall.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
Maguire swings wildly with an uppercut but Slackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire tries to throw a body punch but Slackson avoids it by throwing Maguire back against the cage.
Slackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Slackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire pushes Slackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maguire as Slackson tries to tie him up.
Maguire misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Maguire.
Slackson stalling in the clinch but Maguire improves position.
Slackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maguire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slacksons head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slackson as Maguire tries to tie him up.
Maguire misses with the head strike.
Maguire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Slackson manages to pull guard.
Maguire wanted to stand there but Slackson had control of the position.
Maguire postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to stand up but Slackson won't let him.
Slackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slackson trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maguire stays in close to Slackson's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slackson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire darts in trying to clinch
and Slackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Maguire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quinton Slackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Slackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Slackson.

Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Maguire tries to throw a body punch but Slackson avoids it by throwing Maguire back against the cage.
Maguire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slackson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maguire.
Maguire presses Slackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire is working Slackson over against the cage.
Slackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Slackson fails to land.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slackson is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
Slackson tries to throw a body punch but Maguire avoids it by throwing Slackson back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Slackson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Slackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maguire.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
Slackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire swings wildly with an uppercut but Slackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Slackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maguire lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maguire works on Slackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Maguire misses with the head strike.
Maguire swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Maguire.
Slackson tries to pull guard but Maguire holds him up against the cage and eventually Slackson drops back down to his feet.
Slackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slackson is trying to drag Maguire to the mat but Maguire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slackson misses with a body punch.
Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slackson.
Slackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maguire lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Quinton Slackson has been cut.
Slackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maguire just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Slackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maguire wants to stall.
Coulton Maguire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maguire working aggressively here.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slackson avoids it.
Slackson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire swings wildly with an uppercut but Slackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Slackson.
Slackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maguire has Slackson pressed against the cage.
Slackson looking to stall.
Slackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maguire's elbow.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Slackson wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Maguire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Slackson.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slackson is looking to control Maguire's arms but Maguire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slackson has his back to the cage.
Slackson tries a body shot but Maguire blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maguire.
Maguire working aggressively here.
Slackson taking a breather.
Slackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maguire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maguire lands a shot to the body.
Maguire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slackson.
Slackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Slackson misses with some punches.
Maguire connects with a knee to the head.
Maguire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slackson is keeping busy.
Maguire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire misses with some punches.
Slackson wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slackson blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Slackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maguire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire is working Slackson over against the cage.
Maguire is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coulton Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Slackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt

and Maguire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maguire swings wildly with an uppercut but Slackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slackson misses with some punches.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Slackson.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slackson is defending well for now.
Slackson fails to pull guard.
Slackson tries to pull guard but Maguire holds him up against the cage and eventually Slackson drops back down to his feet.
Slackson has Maguire pressed against the cage.
Slackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maguire.
Maguire missing with knees to the body.
Maguire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slackson tries to pull guard but Maguire won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Slackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slackson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire works on Slackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maguire fails to land.
Maguire misses with the head strike.
Slackson letting Maguire take a breather here.
Maguire looking to slow down the pace here.
Slackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maguire prevents a body shot from Slackson.
Slackson trying to stall but Maguire improves his position.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Slackson controls the action.
Slackson scores with a shot to the side of Maguire's head.
Slackson blocking some punches.
Maguire lands a hook that snaps the head of Slackson backwards.
Slackson cracks Maguire with a nice body shot.
Slackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maguire up against the cage.
Maguire connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maguire.
Maguire looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slackson can't get the takedown.
Slackson scores with a shot to the side of Maguire's head.
Maguire stalling in the clinch but Slackson improves position.
Slackson pushes Maguire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slackson trying to control the position but instead, Maguire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slackson into the cage.
Slackson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Slackson is trying to drag Maguire to the mat but Maguire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Slackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maguire wants to stand but Slackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maguire wants to control from the top but Slackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maguire's guard.
Maguire wants to stand but Slackson is controlling the position.
Slackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slackson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maguire wants to stand and escape but Slackson is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Quinton Slackson.
Slackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coulton Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Slackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quinton Slackson!