PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pierre
vs
McGuiness

191 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nigel McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuiness misses with a low kick.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuiness.

McGuiness has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pierre manages to break the clinch.
Pierre tries to clinch but McGuiness moves out of range.

McGuiness clinches up with Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McGuiness.
Pierre tries to break the clinch but McGuiness is controlling the position.

Pierre successfully pulls guard.
Pierre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGuiness postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuiness is one step ahead there.
McGuiness throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuiness moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuiness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuiness looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
McGuiness throws a series of strikes that have Pierre backpedaling.

It looks like Jerome Pierre has been cut.
A jab from McGuiness misses.

McGuiness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGuiness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pierre pushes McGuiness away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGuiness gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuiness working away.
McGuiness wants to stand but Pierre is controlling his arm.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
McGuiness working away.
McGuiness tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuiness's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre wants to control but McGuiness is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pierre can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuiness.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre jumps guard but McGuiness stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pierre stalling in the clinch but McGuiness improves position.
McGuiness taking a breather.

Pierre gets control of McGuiness's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuiness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuiness trying to move into half guard but instead Pierre has managed to sweep!
McGuiness bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pierre's guard.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McGuiness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuiness throws out the jab.
McGuiness throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuiness swivels and escapes.
Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuiness pinned against the cage. McGuiness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGuiness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

McGuiness rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
The is referee keeping an eye on McGuiness - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuiness is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuiness is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuiness has him pressed against the cage.
McGuiness has Pierre pressed against the cage.
McGuiness gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierre.
McGuiness gets underhooks to prevent Pierre's takedown attempt.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuiness misses with a knee to the head.

That's two 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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pierre.
McGuiness stalls.
Pierre is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from McGuiness.
McGuiness missing with knees to the body.
McGuiness lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
McGuiness with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuiness misses with a knee to the head.
Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuiness pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierre has McGuiness pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuiness manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGuiness blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuiness smiles and moves away.
McGuiness fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuiness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierre walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness tries to clinch but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuiness throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pierre.
McGuiness is looking to clinch.
McGuiness throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierre.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuiness as he avoids it easily.
McGuiness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pierre throws a combination that misses

and McGuiness counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pierre!
Pierre tries to hold on but McGuiness postures up.
Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre is looking to control McGuiness's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierre avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McGuiness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGuiness throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pierre counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuiness thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice sprawl there from McGuiness as Pierre shoots in.
McGuiness misses with a hook to the body

and Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGuiness shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed McGuiness's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pierre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuiness looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuiness is trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on McGuiness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pierre throwing strikes here but McGuiness is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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.
McGuiness's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pierre punching from mount but McGuiness doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGuiness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuiness wants to try and get back to his feet.

Pierre looking to secure an arm triangle but McGuiness defends it well.
McGuiness tries to lock up and control but Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGuiness is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pierre wants to control the pace but McGuiness is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuiness holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pierre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McGuiness avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pierre.
McGuiness is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pierre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McGuiness is holding on tight.
Jerome Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nigel McGuiness is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuiness is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuiness has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McGuiness!