PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Galen Mcguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Legend of Zelda, Overworld. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcguire
vs
Yakuza

178 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
127 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Galen Mcguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yakuza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yakuza tries to break the clinch but Mcguire is controlling the position.
Mcguire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakuza has had enough of the clinch but Mcguire keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Yakuza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yakuza wants to break free but Mcguire has control.

Mcguire has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yakuza regains guard immediately.
Mcguire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcguire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Galen Mcguire.

Yakuza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcguire wants a takedown.
Yakuza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Yakuza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yakuza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yakuza tries to circle away but Mcguire has him pinned against the cage.
Yakuza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Mcguire is controlling him.
Mcguire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakuza avoids it.
Yakuza is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcguire has double underhooks.
Mcguire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yakuza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Mcguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcguire wants to take the fight to the mat but Yakuza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Mcguire is controlling him.
Yakuza is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcguire has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Yakuza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcguire has Yakuza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakuza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yakuza wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Yakuza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yakuza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Mcguire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcguire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yakuza's 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!
Mcguire postures up and lands a big shot to Yakuza's brow.

Mcguire stands up and waves to Yakuza to follow him.

Yakuza moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakuza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcguire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakuza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yakuza clinches.
Mcguire trying to land knees to the body.

Mcguire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcguire is stalling in the full guard.
Mcguire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcguire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galen Mcguire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Yakuza forces Mcguire back against the cage and clinches.
Mcguire stalling against the cage.
Yakuza tries to circle away but Mcguire has him pinned against the cage.
Mcguire lands a good knee to the midsection. Yakuza won't want to take too many of those.
Mcguire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yakuza's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcguire has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yakuza regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcguire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Mcguire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yakuza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcguire, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcguire looking for a takedown.
Yakuza tries to break free but Mcguire pushes him back against the cage.
Mcguire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcguire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakuza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Mcguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yakuza clinches up against the cage.
Mcguire wants a takedown.
Yakuza wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcguire won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcguire.
Yakuza gets underhooks to prevent Mcguire's takedown attempt.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Mcguire is controlling him.
Yakuza is breathing heavily.
Mcguire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakuza pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Mcguire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire throws a strike aimed at the side of Yakuza's head but Yakuza avoids it well.
Yakuza wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcguire slows the pace down.

Mcguire stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Yakuza darts in and clinches Mcguire up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yakuza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcguire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yakuza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yakuza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcguire has Yakuza pressed against the cage, preventing Yakuza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcguire prevents Yakuza from breaking the clinch.
Yakuza is trying to break free.
Mcguire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakuza pulls his leg out and moves away.

Yakuza moves into range and clinches up with Mcguire.
Yakuza wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcguire won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire keeps control of Yakuza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakuza tries to break the clinch but Mcguire is controlling the position.
Mcguire has Yakuza pressed against the cage, preventing Yakuza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcguire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakuza fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Yakuza darts in and clinches Mcguire up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Yakuza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yakuza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Yakuza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Yakuza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcguire goes for a takedown attempt but Yakuza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Yakuza gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakuza's elbow.
Mcguire looking for a takedown.

Yakuza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Yakuza moves into the clinch.
Yakuza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcguire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakuza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Galen Mcguire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Yakuza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcguire, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Mcguire is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcguire keeps control of Yakuza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakuza tries to circle away but Mcguire has him pinned against the cage.
Yakuza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi Yakuza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcguire tries to keep at a distance but Yakuza has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mcguire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mcguire stands up and beckons Yakuza to his feet.

Mcguire clinches up against the cage.
Yakuza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcguire is working for takedown but Yakuza is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mcguire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yakuza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Yakuza is trying to get back to his feet but Mcguire has full control of the position and if anything, Yakuza has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Galen Mcguire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Yakuza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakuza is covering up but some of the strikes from Mcguire are getting through and doing damage.
Mcguire controlling from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yakuza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire keeps control of the position easily here as Yakuza tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcguire scores with punches to the body.
Mcguire is riding his opponent, not letting Yakuza buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Mcguire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcguire 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Mcguire!
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.