PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyrm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Tread by Damn Yankees. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Magetsu
vs
Wyrm

173 cm
23
157 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

170 cm
29
156 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldo Magetsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Wyrm!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrm tries to clinch but Magetsu moves away
and Magetsu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wyrm darts in trying to clinch
and Magetsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Wyrm dives in and scores a takedown into Magetsu's guard.
Magetsu pulls Wyrm in close to prevent any damage.
Wyrm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wyrm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magetsu 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.
Wyrm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magetsu is pulling down on Wyrm's head. It's preventing any offense from Wyrm, at least for the moment.
Wyrm wants to pass the guard but Magetsu is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu keeping moving, preventing Wyrm from controlling successfully.
Magetsu pulls Wyrm in to control the position.

Magetsu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wyrm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Magetsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magetsu scores with a jab.
That kick from Magetsu tenderised Wyrm's leg. Wyrm is trying to keep his angry face on.

Wyrm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magetsu tries to get to full guard but Wyrm has control of the leg.
Wyrm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magetsu's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm trying to control the action but Magetsu is working from the bottom.

Wyrm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magetsu sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magetsu gets back to full guard.
Wyrm throwing strikes but missing.

Wyrm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magetsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wyrm has Magetsu in his guard.
Magetsu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wyrm is looking for a triangle but Magetsu pushes his legs off easily.
Wyrm trying to control the position.

Wyrm looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magetsu has picked Wyrm up and slammed him! Wyrm can't keep hold of the triangle and Magetsu manages to pass to side control!
Wyrm tries to bench press Magetsu off him but Magetsu keeps the position.
Wyrm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wyrm wants to get back to full guard but Magetsu has mounted him!
Wyrm tries to hold on but Magetsu postures up.
Magetsu controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm is trying to escape the mount.
Magetsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wyrm bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magetsu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winston Wyrm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wyrm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magetsu quickly recovers to half guard.

Wyrm is working for a submission of some sort.
Magetsu is not content to let Wyrm control the position.

Wyrm wants to work for an arm triangle but Magetsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magetsu won't allow Wyrm to pass to mount.
Wyrm is trying to control the action in half guard but Magetsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wyrm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magetsu trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wyrm is working for a kimura but Magetsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Wyrm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magetsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wyrm thows a huge punch but Magetsu dodges it nicely.

Wyrm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magetsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wyrm.
Magetsu is refusing to be controlled, as Wyrm sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm trying to pass the guard but Magetsu defending well.

Wyrm is trying to work for a kimura but Magetsu is defending well.
Wyrm throwing shots but Magetsu is blocking nicely.
Magetsu tries to get to full guard but Wyrm has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wyrm seems to be looking for submissions.

Wyrm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wyrm throws a strike but Magetsu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magetsu holds on and takes a little breather.
Wyrm throws a big right hand that misses.
Wyrm is looking to pass into half guard but Magetsu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magetsu is in guard.
Wyrm working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magetsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magetsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magetsu pushing down on Wyrm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magetsu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wyrm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magetsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston Wyrm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aldo Magetsu just wasn't active enough.
Magetsu leaves Wyrm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Wyrm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Magetsu lands a head kick. Wyrm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wyrm tries to clinch up but Magetsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyrm tries to clinch
and Magetsu counters with an outside leg kick.

Wyrm dives in and scores a takedown into Magetsu's guard.

Wyrm is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magetsu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magetsu has escaped and now he's on top!
Magetsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magetsu passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magetsu controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magetsu controlling from mount.
Wyrm is wriggling around trying to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magetsu controlling the pace for now.
Wyrm is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Magetsu controlling from the back.
Magetsu keeps control of the position as Wyrm tries to break free.
Magetsu is riding his opponent, not letting Wyrm buck him off.
Wyrm wants to escape the position.
Magetsu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm is in bad spot here.
Wyrm prevents Magetsu from getting a body triangle.
Magetsu gets his hands free as Wyrm looks to control.
Wyrm is really stuck here.
Good control from Magetsu.
Wyrm tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu controlling from the back.
Wyrm wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Magetsu controlling the positon.
Wyrm trying to control the hands but Magetsu won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I really don't envy Wyrm right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Magetsu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wyrm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyrm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyrm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magetsu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wyrm tries to clinch but Magetsu is having none of it.
Wyrm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magetsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wyrm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magetsu defends well and Wyrm ends up having to push Magetsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wyrm tries to throw a body punch but Magetsu avoids it by throwing Wyrm back against the cage.
Magetsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyrm backwards.
Magetsu lands a shot to the body.
Wyrm stalling in the clinch but Magetsu improves position.

Magetsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyrm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyrm moves away.
Magetsu keeps Wyrm at a distance using the push kick.
Wyrm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magetsu is fending him off so far but Wyrm persists. Nope, Magetsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyrm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magetsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magetsu connects with a right hand. Wyrm shakes it off.
Magetsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Magetsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wyrm closes the distance but Magetsu moves to the side
and Magetsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Wyrm is rocked!
Magetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyrm is still on wobbly legs! Can Magetsu finish him?
Wyrm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wyrm wants to clinch
and Magetsu counters with an outside leg kick.
Wyrm seems to have recovered his senses.
Wyrm closes the distance but Magetsu moves to the side
and Magetsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyrm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magetsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyrm was well out of range. Poor timing from Magetsu.
Magetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Wyrm off balance momentarily.

Wyrm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magetsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wyrm's best efforts.
Wyrm throws a strike but Magetsu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wyrm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magetsu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Magetsu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wyrm is defended easily by Magetsu.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Wyrm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wyrm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magetsu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Wyrm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magetsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wyrm has Magetsu in his guard.
Magetsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aldo Magetsu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wyrm checks a leg kick.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wyrm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magetsu sprawls well. Magetsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wyrm gets slowly back to his feet.
Wyrm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magetsu counters with an inside leg kick.
Winston Wyrm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Magetsu does no damage.
Magetsu keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Magetsu had his way with Winston Wyrm in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Magetsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Wyrm.
Wyrm tries to clinch up but Magetsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyrm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Wyrm tries to clinch there but Magetsu circles away.
Magetsu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magetsu counters with a two punch combo.
Wyrm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magetsu counters with a good low kick that Wyrm was not able to check.
Wyrm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winston Wyrm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magetsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyrm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magetsu sprawls well. Magetsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wyrm gets slowly back to his feet.
Wyrm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wyrm wants to clinch.
Wyrm moves in looking to clinch but Magetsu pushes him off.
Wyrm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magetsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyrm wants to clinch but Magetsu slips to the side
and Magetsu counters with a one-two to the body.
Magetsu thumps Wyrm with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm tries to clinch up but Magetsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyrm tries to clinch

and Magetsu counters with a crisp one two that drops Wyrm! Magetsu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wyrm to his feet! Wyrm is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyrm tries for a takedown but Magetsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Wyrm.
Wyrm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wyrm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magetsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyrm tries to clinch there but Magetsu circles away.
Wyrm dodges the punch combination from Magetsu.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magetsu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wyrm if he has to take too many more of those.
Magetsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wyrm dives in for a single leg takedown but Magetsu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Magetsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyrm tries to clinch up.
Wyrm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magetsu. Magetsu obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu digs a good hook to Wyrm's body.
Wyrm misses with a takedown attempt - Magetsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Wyrm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magetsu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magetsu manages to get back to half guard.
Magetsu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wyrm.
Wyrm is fighting to break Magetsu's control of his arms but Magetsu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magetsu keeping full guard, as Wyrm tries to pass.
Magetsu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm throws an elbow that misses. Magetsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wyrm's guard. Nice move by Magetsu!
Magetsu won't allow Wyrm to sweep him here.

Wyrm is looking for a triangle but Magetsu pushes his legs off easily.

Wyrm working for a triangle but Magetsu defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magetsu controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Magetsu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magetsu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Magetsu!
Aldo Magetsu retains his featherweight title!
Aldo Magetsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.