PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwain Henderson (ranked 24291 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seafra Maguire (ranked 5784 p4p, 0 weight class). Seafra Maguire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dwain Henderson's chin.

Henderson
vs
Maguire

181 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwain Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seafra Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Maguire was not able to check.

Maguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maguire has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Maguire has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maguire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Maguire manages to break the clinch.

Maguire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Maguire is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Maguire into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire working aggressively here.
Maguire wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dwain Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seafra Maguire.
Maguire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maguire is pushing Henderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Maguire manages to get underhooks.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maguire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson has Maguire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maguire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maguire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Maguire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maguire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maguire connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Dwain Henderson has been cut.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Maguire takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Maguire jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maguire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maguire is continuing to stall.
Maguire wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maguire controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Maguire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seafra Maguire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwain Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maguire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maguire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maguire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire stays in close to Henderson's body and controls the position.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
Maguire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position here.
Maguire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maguire throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson pulls Maguire in close to his closed guard and prevents Maguire from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maguire shoots in but no luck this time.

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.

Maguire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maguire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maguire is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maguire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Maguire stands up.

Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Maguire. Maguire maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maguire is looking for a takedown.
Dwain Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seafra Maguire.
Henderson can't get the takedown.

Maguire has clasped his hands together around Henderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Henderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Henderson leaves Maguire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maguire manages to circle out of the way.
Seafra Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maguire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maguire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maguire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Maguire is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maguire is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maguire has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seafra Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwain Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maguire drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maguire fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Maguire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwain Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Maguire's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire fails to land the takedown.

Henderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Maguire defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson 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.
Henderson looking to control.
Maguire wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Seafra Maguire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maguire slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson gets full guard.
Maguire is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maguire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
Maguire tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to counter by clinching up but Maguire breaks away and moves out of range.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seafra Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maguire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seafra Maguire!