PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Mcguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xav Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcguire
vs
Danger

159 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Alfred Mcguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xav Danger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Danger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Danger scoring with punches from side control.
Mcguire is letting Danger control him for a moment.
Danger is putting a hurting on Mcguire here, landing some big shots from side control.
Danger working the ground and pound but Mcguire is defending the strikes.
Danger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danger working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcguire is working to avoid the ground and pound but Danger connects with a decent elbow.
Danger with the ground and pound but Mcguire regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mcguire really is a fat lump.
Mcguire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcguire is looking to control Danger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcguire avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Danger.
Danger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danger slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danger throws a strike but Mcguire avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Danger throwing strikes from guard but Mcguire blocks nicely.
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.
Danger distracts Mcguire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Danger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Danger postures up in Mcguire's guard and throws a big left but Mcguire blocks it.
Danger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcguire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Danger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danger distracts Mcguire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danger looking to sit in guard and control but Mcguire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Danger holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger looking for a sweep. Not yet Danger, not yet.
Mcguire wants to stand but Danger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Danger controlling the position.

Mcguire stands up and waves to Danger to follow him.
Mcguire is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xav Danger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcguire moves to clinch but Danger breaks away

and Danger counters with a takedown into side control.
Danger lands a few punches from side control.
Danger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcguire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Danger trying to control the action but Mcguire is working from the bottom.
Danger wants to take a breather but Mcguire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Danger.
Danger sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger postures up in Mcguire's guard and throws a big left but Mcguire blocks it.
Danger wants to control from the top but Mcguire keeps moving.
Mcguire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger looking to sit in guard and control but Mcguire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcguire tries to stand but Danger is controlling from the bottom.
Danger keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Danger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcguire wants to stand and escape but instead Danger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mcguire 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.
Mcguire looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throwing strikes but missing.
Mcguire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Danger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danger trying to control but Mcguire is working from the bottom.
Danger scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a strike but Mcguire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcguire tries to stand but Danger is controlling from the bottom.
Danger is adopting a defensive guard.
Danger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcguire!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xav Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcguire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mcguire tries to work over Danger's front leg with a kick but Danger checks it.

Danger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xav Danger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger thows a huge punch but Mcguire dodges it nicely.
Danger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcguire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Danger connects with a nice short shot to Mcguire's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Danger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcguire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcguire's head.
Danger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcguire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcguire to regain full guard.
Danger passes into half guard.
Danger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcguire defending well though.
Danger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Danger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcguire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire tries to roll over but Danger keeps him under control.
Danger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Danger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcguire defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcguire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danger lands with a punch from half guard.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Danger connects with a nice short shot to Mcguire's temple.
Danger is keen to just control but Mcguire is a slippery customer.
Danger trying to pass the guard but Mcguire defending well.
Mcguire is staying active underneath Danger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alfred Mcguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xav Danger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danger working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xav Danger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Danger 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xav Danger!