PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McGuirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yuber
vs
McGuirk

194 cm
28
265 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

190 cm
31
250 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McGuirk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuber throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuirk.
Yuber moves away from the strike by McGuirk.
Yuber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yuber.
Yuber with a lazy takedown attempt

and McGuirk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuber!
McGuirk advances to mount.
McGuirk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuber wants to hold on but McGuirk pushes him away.
Yuber is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGuirk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuber is looking to escape.
McGuirk throws some wild stikes that Yuber manages to avoid easily.
McGuirk tries to control but Yuber wriggling away.
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!
Yuber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk breaks from Yuber's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yuber tries to hold on but McGuirk postures up.
McGuirk with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGuirk has control of Yuber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGuirk looking to control but Yuber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuirk with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuber regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuber is refusing to be controlled, as McGuirk sits in half guard.
McGuirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuirk is looking to stall here but Yuber recovers full guard.
McGuirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuirk throwing strikes from guard but Yuber blocks nicely.
McGuirk wants to stand but Yuber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuirk looking to pass the guard.
McGuirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuber wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuirk trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Yuber controls McGuirk momentarily but McGuirk frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Yuber instigates a clinch.
McGuirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yuber is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuber avoiding damage as McGuirk throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuber as McGuirk tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuirk lands an elbow inside that Yuber shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McGuirk 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.

Yuber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuirk as he jumps to the side.
McGuirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from McGuirk as Yuber shoots in.

McGuirk moves into the clinch.
McGuirk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Ivan Yuber has been cut.
Yuber misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuber takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

McGuirk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yuber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGuirk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuber is trying to remain composed but McGuirk is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk lands strikes to the head.
McGuirk wants to control but Yuber manages to buck him off and is now in McGuirk's guard! Nice work there by Yuber!
McGuirk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John McGuirk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yuber stopping the sweep attempt from McGuirk.
McGuirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGuirk holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John McGuirk.
McGuirk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuber doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McGuirk counters with a single leg into guard. Yuber didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yuber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yuber keeping full guard, as McGuirk tries to pass.
McGuirk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yuber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuirk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuirk keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
McGuirk keeping full guard, as Yuber tries to pass.
McGuirk looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuirk is keeping the position for now.
McGuirk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from McGuirk. No joy for Yuber on that attempt.
Yuber throws a leg kick but McGuirk moved away.
McGuirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuber shoots and misses
and McGuirk counters with a straight right hand.
Yuber has his takedown stuffed

and McGuirk counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! McGuirk looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuirk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuber keeps working.
McGuirk is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McGuirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Yuber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McGuirk lands a high kick to the side of Yuber's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGuirk dives into guard, looking to finish.

Yuber is rocked!
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!

McGuirk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuirk.
Yuber misses with a takedown attempt - McGuirk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Yuber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuirk advances position into side control!
McGuirk working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yuber is looking to reverse the position.
Yuber trying to remain calm as McGuirk controls from the top position.
McGuirk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGuirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuber keeps working.
Yuber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yuber is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuirk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuirk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuirk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yuber is trying to improve his position.
McGuirk landing strikes.
McGuirk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGuirk working the head and body with strikes.
McGuirk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGuirk controls the position.
Yuber manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuirk's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuirk.
Yuber controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuber is looking for a sweep. McGuirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuirk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! McGuirk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGuirk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yuber is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGuirk is trying to control the action in half guard but Yuber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuirk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yuber!
John McGuirk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuirk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
John McGuirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuirk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McGuirk!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John McGuirk made sure he mentioned Cynical Truth, along with how happy he was to win his fight.