PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otis Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Maguire
vs
Zero

155 cm
21
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otis Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zero defends it nicely.

Maguire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zero is trying to defend but Maguire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zero wants to control but Maguire is keeping busy.
Maguire uses his free foot to push down on Zero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zero.
Maguire tries to control but Zero wriggling away.
Zero blocking the ground and pound.
Maguire lands with some strikes.
Zero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Zero wants to control but Maguire is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zero wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maguire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zero's face.
Zero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maguire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maguire landing strikes from the mount.
Zero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zero wants to pass the guard but Maguire is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire has his hands on Zero's head, controlling the position.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maguire is keeping the position for now.
Maguire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Maguire can't keep his opponent in guard - Zero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zero is pressing down on Maguire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maguire is holding on for now.
Maguire is trying to stand back up but Zero is controlling him
Maguire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.
Zero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero moves nicely into side control.

Zero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Zero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maguire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Zero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maguire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Zero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maguire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zero but great work by Maguire.
Maguire lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maguire wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy.
Maguire working the head with strikes.

Maguire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maguire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zero's legs.
Maguire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zero regains half guard.
Zero trying to control but Maguire postures up.
Zero wants to get back to his feet.
Zero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zero is looking to control Maguire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zero avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maguire is working hard here to advance position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zero is trying to maintain the position but Maguire is very close to passing his half guard.
Zero is not content to let Maguire control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sub Zero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maguire.
Maguire misses with the combination.
Maguire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maguire dives in and grabs Zero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes down on Maguire's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Maguire.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maguire scores with a three punch combo!
Maguire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Maguire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zero to the mat! Zero manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero trying to keep a closed guard but Maguire is proving a slippery customer.
Maguire wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Zero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maguire's guard.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zero is standing up over Maguire. Maguire looks to escape but Zero dives into side control.
Maguire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Zero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maguire rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zero's guard! Nice work there by Maguire!
Maguire wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zero pushes Maguire off and gets back to his feet.
Maguire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
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 Otis Maguire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Zero as Maguire shoots in.
Otis Maguire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire slaps away a takedown attempt from Zero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Zero with that takedown attempt.

Zero looking to score a takedown here. Maguire is defending well but Zero drives through and ends up in Maguire's guard.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maguire pulls Zero in close to prevent any damage.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maguire is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Otis Maguire wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maguire shoots in looking for a takedown. Zero tries to sprawl out of it but Maguire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Maguire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maguire wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy.
Zero wants to control but Maguire postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero is pushing Maguire's head away, looking to escape. Maguire manages to hold on to the position though.
Maguire trying to control the action but Zero is working from the bottom.
Maguire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maguire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maguire tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero working a defensive guard here.
Maguire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maguire controlling from the top position.
Zero looking to control.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire won't allow Zero to get back to his feet.
Sub Zero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maguire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maguire loads up on a big right hand but Zero slips the punch.
Zero shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Otis Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.

Maguire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zero pushes Maguire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maguire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zero is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy.
Zero tries to buck Maguire off but Maguire is having none of it.
Maguire tries to advance to mount but Zero denies him.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Maguire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maguire won't allow Zero to get back to his feet.
Maguire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.
Zero trying to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maguire postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zero wants to stand but Maguire is controlling the position.

Sub Zero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Maguire.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maguire connects with a single shot there.

Maguire feints and as Zero raises his hands in defense, Maguire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maguire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sub Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maguire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maguire wants it to stay on the feet.
Zero slips a jab and a cross from Maguire.
Zero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maguire.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maguire misses with a wild combination.

Maguire shoots in and bounces Zero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maguire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero wants to get back to his feet but Maguire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zero looking for a sweep. Not yet Zero, not yet.
Maguire postures up and lands a big shot to Zero's brow.
Maguire chips away with some ground and pound.
Maguire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zero wriggles free and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.

Maguire feints and as Zero raises his hands in defense, Maguire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maguire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero wants to sweep here but Maguire controlling him for the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maguire won't allow Zero to get back to his feet.

Zero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maguire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zero gets caught flat footed, as Maguire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maguire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zero pushes Maguire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Otis Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Maguire scores with a four punch combination!

Zero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maguire prevents Zero from getting back to his feet.
Maguire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maguire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zero keeping full guard, as Maguire tries to pass.
Zero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sub Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
Maguire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero slips a jab and a cross from Maguire.
Maguire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maguire wants it to stay on the feet.
Maguire throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt - Maguire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Otis Maguire.
Well Maguire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Otis Maguire!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Otis Maguire!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Otis Maguire!

Otis Maguire wins by unanimous decision!