PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigey Maquigregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Black
vs
Maquigregor

180 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tigey Maquigregor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Maquigregor. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Maquigregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Black throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maquigregor avoids it.
John Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigey Maquigregor.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maquigregor as he avoids it easily.

Black rushes Maquigregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maquigregor.
Maquigregor is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.

Black pulls guard effortlessly.
Maquigregor throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black keeping moving, preventing Maquigregor from controlling successfully.
Maquigregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maquigregor is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maquigregor defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maquigregor has managed to free his arm - good work.

Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black prevents Maquigregor from improving his position.
Maquigregor is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maquigregor avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maquigregor is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.

Black postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maquigregor to stand up.

Maquigregor gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maquigregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maquigregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maquigregor is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Maquigregor won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maquigregor tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maquigregor breaks from the clinch.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maquigregor as he jumps to the side.
Black misses with a head kick.
Maquigregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maquigregor as he jumps to the side.

Maquigregor pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maquigregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Black tries for a takedown but Maquigregor manages to get underhooks.
Maquigregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Maquigregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Black dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maquigregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.

Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maquigregor prevents Black from moving into mount.
Black taking a breather here.
Black misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maquigregor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Black right now.

Maquigregor working for a choke but Black is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black rolls, trying to escape but Maquigregor keeps control of the position.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Maquigregor gets his hands free.
Black looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maquigregor.
Maquigregor has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maquigregor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black just trying to survive but Maquigregor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

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.
Maquigregor tries to keep control of the position but Black is staying busy.
Black trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maquigregor wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black trying to control but Maquigregor postures up.
John Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maquigregor is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maquigregor leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Black gets a clinch.
Maquigregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Maquigregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maquigregor cracks Black with a good jab.
Maquigregor tries to clinch there but Black circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in but Maquigregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maquigregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black shoots and misses

and Maquigregor counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black stalling in the clinch but Maquigregor improves position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maquigregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Black gets control of Maquigregor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maquigregor throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tigey Maquigregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maquigregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Maquigregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Maquigregor fails with the takedown.
Black tries to clinch but Maquigregor is having none of it.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maquigregor swivels and escapes.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black motions for Maquigregor to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maquigregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black wants to clinch but Maquigregor slips to the side
and Maquigregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maquigregor misses with a takedown attempt

and Black moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquigregor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Maquigregor has double underhooks.
Maquigregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maquigregor walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Black misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Maquigregor pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Maquigregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maquigregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor is looking for a takedown.
Maquigregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maquigregor just stands there and leans against the cage.

Maquigregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Maquigregor with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Maquigregor scores with a leg kick.

Maquigregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Maquigregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.

Black pulls guard successfully.
Maquigregor preventing the sweep.

Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maquigregor defends it easily.
Black is trying to control the position but Maquigregor postures up.

Black is working an open guard so Maquigregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tigey Maquigregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maquigregor avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maquigregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maquigregor looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
Maquigregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Maquigregor. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Maquigregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black dodges the punch combination from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tigey Maquigregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maquigregor 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigey Maquigregor!