PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mannix McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness comes to the cage accompanied by Bare in the Basin - Gaelic Storm. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacRoberts's choice of entrance music: God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGuiness
vs
MacRoberts

175 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

176 cm
32
147 lbs
16 - 23 - 0

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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannix McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGuiness closes the distance and clinches.
McGuiness lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuiness lands a shot to the body.
McGuiness tries a body shot but MacRoberts blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuiness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuiness is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacRoberts is defending well.
McGuiness lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacRoberts lands a left hand.

MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a jab when McGuiness was well out of range.
McGuiness wants to clinch up but MacRoberts keeps it at a distance.

McGuiness clinches with his opponent.
MacRoberts is looking to control McGuiness's arms but McGuiness gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacRoberts has his back to the cage.

McGuiness jumps guard and drags MacRoberts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuiness is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McGuiness is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a strike but McGuiness rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuiness is controlling him.
McGuiness throwing strikes from guard but MacRoberts blocks nicely.
MacRoberts keeping moving, preventing McGuiness from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to stand but McGuiness is controlling the position.
McGuiness wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
MacRoberts keeping full guard, as McGuiness tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mannix McGuiness wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGuiness tries to clinch up
and MacRoberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacRoberts thows a body shot but no joy.

McGuiness has closed the distance and engaged MacRoberts in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
McGuiness fails to land the takedown.
MacRoberts stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuiness. McGuiness gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mannix McGuiness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
MacRoberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacRoberts. McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but MacRoberts ducks down to avoid it.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuiness circles away.
McGuiness moves out of range as MacRoberts strikes.
McGuiness tests MacRoberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.

McGuiness gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuiness is trying to get an arm triangle but MacRoberts is defending well.
McGuiness tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRoberts tries to escape but McGuiness is in control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRoberts is not content to let McGuiness control the position.
MacRoberts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGuiness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRoberts is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannix McGuiness dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

MacRoberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuiness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
McGuiness shoots for a double leg takedown but MacRoberts sprawls well. He's pushed McGuiness's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuiness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuiness. McGuiness gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuiness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacRoberts tries to avoid it but McGuiness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacRoberts to the ground. MacRoberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mannix McGuiness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacRoberts misses with a double jab.
McGuiness lands a head kick. MacRoberts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuiness shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuiness shoots in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGuiness's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacRoberts keeps the fight on the outside.

MacRoberts clinches up with McGuiness and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGuiness drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGuiness prevents MacRoberts from escaping the position.
The referee asks McGuiness politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGuiness prefers to stall for the moment though.

McGuiness looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuiness works to advance to full mount. MacRoberts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

McGuiness looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing that McGuiness has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

McGuiness is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacRoberts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacRoberts shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuiness trying to control but MacRoberts is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
MacRoberts avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGuiness.
MacRoberts is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuiness is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MacRoberts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGuiness controlling the pace for now.
McGuiness dominating with strikes here.
McGuiness looking to ground and pound but MacRoberts is blocking nicely.
Mannix McGuiness overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McGuiness moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacRoberts has worked his arm free - good work by MacRoberts!
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuiness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to buck McGuiness off.
McGuiness passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacRoberts!
MacRoberts trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuiness looking to control but MacRoberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacRoberts is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannix McGuiness dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MacRoberts throws a leg kick but McGuiness sees it coming and moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuiness keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacRoberts's efforts to push away.
MacRoberts wants to break free but McGuiness has control.
McGuiness is looking for a takedown.

McGuiness has clasped his hands together around MacRoberts's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
MacRoberts is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGuiness asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on McGuiness's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McGuiness working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacRoberts can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuiness tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuiness has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

McGuiness tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGuiness misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGuiness cracks MacRoberts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGuiness scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacRoberts to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts tries to escape but McGuiness is in control.
McGuiness trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.
MacRoberts taking a bit of punishment here - McGuiness scoring with strikes.
McGuiness wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
MacRoberts is pushing McGuiness's head away, looking to escape. McGuiness manages to hold on to the position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
MacRoberts dodges the ground and pound from McGuiness.
Mannix McGuiness is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuiness is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacRoberts will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness tries to advance to mount but MacRoberts denies him.
McGuiness has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacRoberts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness content just to control the position here.
MacRoberts wants to try and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuiness content just to control the position here.
MacRoberts throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mannix McGuiness showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuiness 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mannix McGuiness!
Mannix McGuiness seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael MacRoberts spoke after the fight, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.