PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klem Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klem Hopper has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maguire
vs
Hopper

169 cm
20
151 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

[JMFC] AFN - Q156 REC/CARDIO $ 45!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Klem Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper avoids the body shot from Maguire.
Hopper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maguire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopper tries to clinch up but Maguire circles away and keeps his distance.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maguire scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopper as he connects with a hook.
Maguire throws a nice looking combination but Hopper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maguire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maguire scores with a one two! Hopper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maguire throws a right and a left that Hopper avoids nicely.
Maguire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Hopper.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maguire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopper prevents a body shot from Maguire.
Hopper is trying to break the clinch but Maguire has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Maguire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper avoiding damage as Maguire throws knees to the body.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Hopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maguire.
Hopper blocks an elbow strike from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Maguire lands a right hand.

Hopper breaks from the clinch.
Hopper moves in looking to clinch but Maguire pushes him off.
Maguire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopper.
Maguire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maguire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopper is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire misses with a few strikes there.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maguire throws a looping overhand right but Hopper ducks down to avoid it.
Maguire jabs Hopper right on the nose. Hopper blinks but takes it well.
Hopper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper lands a jab to the head.
Maguire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maguire digs a good body shot into Hopper's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Maguire.
Maguire connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Maguire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Maguire misses its intended target.
Maguire loads up on a big right hand but Hopper slips the punch.

Maguire clinches up against the cage.
Maguire working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Maguire.
Hopper looking for a takedown.
Hopper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Hopper looks gassed!
Maguire lands a body shot.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Maguire misses with some punches.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maguire works on Hopper's body with a couple of short punches.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maguire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maguire lands a left hand.
Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maguire throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike.
Maguire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Hopper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maguire is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maguire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Maguire.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike.
Maguire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire digs a right hand into Hopper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopper's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
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!
Maguire lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Maguire.
Maguire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Maguire connects with a crisp jab.
Maguire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopper ducks right into an uppercut from Maguire.
Hopper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Maguire misses.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire works Hopper's body with a nice hook.
Hopper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire connects with a jab.
Maguire lands a nice shot that snaps Hopper's head back.
Hopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maguire.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopper checks a leg kick.
Hopper scores with a one two! Maguire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Maguire scores with a body shot.

Maguire clinches.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Maguire.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maguire landing knees to the body.
Maguire cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Maguire.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopper.
Maguire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Hopper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
A hook to the body from Maguire.
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Maguire.
Maguire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Maguire blocks an elbow strike from Hopper.
Maguire lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maguire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire lands a body punch.
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maguire is working Hopper over against the cage.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Hopper's head.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maguire is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopper has Maguire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maguire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maguire is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maguire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopper is defending well for now.
Maguire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire presses Hopper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Maguire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maguire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maguire.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maguire tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopper avoids the damage to the body.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Maguire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Maguire.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Maguire digs a right hand into Hopper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopper's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
That's time! Maguire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maguire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maguire tries to clinch up but Hopper circles away and keeps his distance.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopper can do to turn this around?
Hopper wants to clinch but Maguire slips to the side
and Maguire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maguire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maguire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Maguire wants to clinch up but Hopper keeps it at a distance.
Hopper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maguire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopper.
Maguire misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper needs to keep his hands up - Maguire had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Hopper misses.
Hopper tries to bum rush Maguire with a series of wild strikes but Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopper throws a hook to the side of Maguire's head but Maguire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maguire lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopper off the cage and back into rage.
Maguire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Maguire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maguire.
Hopper throws a series of punches but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maguire looks to land a combination. Hopper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hopper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maguire looks to land a combination but Hopper avoids it well.
Maguire lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand.
Maguire tries to clinch
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Hopper loads up on a big right hand but Maguire slips the punch.
Hopper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maguire.

Maguire darts in and clinches Hopper up against the cage.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Maguire lands with a right to the head.
Hopper misses with a punch on the inside.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire presses Hopper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maguire cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Hopper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Maguire.
Maguire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Cormac Maguire has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maguire is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maguire.
Maguire is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maguire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maguire lands with a light punch inside.
Maguire digs a right hand into Hopper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopper's gas tank.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maguire lands a nice uppercut.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
Klem Hopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hopper is rocked!
A short right from Maguire.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
Hopper is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him?
Maguire lands a shot to the body.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopper seems to have recovered his senses.
Maguire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not.
Maguire pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Hopper wants to break free but Maguire has control.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Hopper's ribcage. Hopper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Maguire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Maguire lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25

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