PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Hurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Maguila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Hurst has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hurst
vs
Maguila

207 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
21
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prince Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ze Maguila!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurst.
Hurst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hurst wants it to stay on the feet.
Maguila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hurst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maguila somewhat.

Maguila instigates a clinch.
Hurst really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurst tries to clinch up.

Hurst clinches.
Maguila is trying to push Hurst away but Hurst has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maguila is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prince Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Maguila.

Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguila as he avoids it easily.
Maguila looks for a takedown but Hurst sprawls well.

Maguila moves into range and clinches up with Hurst.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Maguila with that takedown attempt.
Maguila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maguila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurst's waist but Hurst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maguila off to one side.
Maguila darts in looking for a takedown but Hurst gets double underhooks and turns Maguila into the cage.

Hurst manages to break the clinch.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown but Maguila shows good takedown defense.

Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Maguila. Maguila maintains the clinch.
Hurst tries to break free but Maguila pushes him back against the cage.
Hurst tries to circle away but Maguila has him pinned against the cage.
Hurst can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst tries to break the clinch but Maguila is controlling the position.
Hurst has had enough of the clinch but Maguila keeps him there for the moment.
Hurst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maguila is trying to force a seperation but Hurst has the dominant position.
Maguila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hurst is trying to force a seperation but Maguila has the dominant position.

Hurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maguila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maguila misses with a takedown
and Hurst makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maguila looks winded!

Maguila fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurst, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Maguila moves into the clinch.
Hurst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maguila successfully pulls guard.

Hurst drops back looking for a leg! Maguila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maguila manages to kick Hurst off! Hurst jumps back into Maguila's guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguila controls Hurst momentarily but Hurst frees himself.
Hurst is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Maguila keeps moving.
Maguila trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hurst lands a head kick!
Hurst tries to clinch there but Maguila circles away.
Maguila fails with the takedown
and Hurst counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maguila fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguila fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Prince Hurst will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Maguila. Maguila maintains the clinch.
Maguila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hurst up against the cage.
Hurst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurst tries to break the clinch but Maguila is controlling the position.
Maguila prevents Hurst from breaking the clinch.
Hurst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hurst looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hurst tries to break free but Maguila pushes him back against the cage.
Hurst stops a takedown attempt from Maguila.
The referee calls for Maguila to work.
Hurst wants to break free but Maguila has control.
Maguila tries to stall but Hurst uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Hurst breaks the clinch.

Maguila moves into range and clinches up with Hurst.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hurst is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Hurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maguila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prince Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Maguila.
Maguila shoots in and drives through. Hurst sprawls well.
Maguila is breathing heavily.
Maguila shoots in for a takedown but Hurst shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Maguila gets caught napping as Hurst dives in and scores a takedown. Maguila manages to retain guard.
Hurst is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maguila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurst is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Maguila keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Prince Hurst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hurst gets a double leg takedown into Maguila's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurst throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maguila seems keen to control Hurst's posture.
Hurst wants to stand and escape but instead Maguila has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maguila is looking to advance position but Hurst has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maguila working to try and regain half guard.

Hurst goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maguila is on top in guard.
Maguila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst wants to stand but Maguila is controlling the position.
Hurst wants to control the position but Maguila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maguila is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maguila is nestled in close to Hurst, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Maguila seems content to control.
Maguila trying to control the action but Hurst is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Prince Hurst will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Maguila.

Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Maguila. Maguila maintains the clinch.
Maguila tries to break free but Hurst pushes him back against the cage.
Hurst wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maguila is trying to push Hurst away but Hurst has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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

Maguila moves into the clinch.
Maguila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurst has him pressed against the cage.

Hurst manages to break the clinch.
Hurst lands a jab-cross combination.
Maguila throws the kick towards the body but Hurst avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maguila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ze Maguila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hurst is trying to break free.
Maguila is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hurst to keep the fight standing.
Maguila tries to pull guard but Hurst forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prince Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Maguila.
Hurst has had enough of the clinch but Maguila keeps him there for the moment.

Hurst breaks the clinch.
Hurst shoots in for a double leg but Maguila sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hurst wants to clinch.

Maguila closes the distance and pushes Hurst back into the cage.
Maguila keeps control of Hurst as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurst breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maguila keeps control of Hurst as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurst ducks right into an uppercut from Maguila.
Maguila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hurst swivels and escapes.
Ze Maguila seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Maguila drives through and clinches with Hurst against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Maguila clinches with his opponent.
Maguila has Hurst pressed against the cage, preventing Hurst from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hurst wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maguila has him pressed against the cage.
Maguila digs a right hand underneath Hurst's ribcage. Hurst let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurst breaks the clinch.

Maguila closes the distance and pushes Hurst back into the cage.
Maguila keeps control of Hurst as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hurst wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maguila tries to pull guard but Hurst won't allow it.

Hurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maguila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hurst counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maguila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maguila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurst.
Maguila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
A punch combination from Maguila misses.
Maguila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hurst tries to avoid it but Maguila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hurst to the ground. Hurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurst is defended easily by Maguila.

Hurst closes the distance and pushes Maguila back into the cage.
Maguila is trying to force a seperation but Hurst has the dominant position.
Maguila working hard to break the clinch.
Maguila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maguila is trying to push Hurst away but Hurst has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Ze Maguila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Maguila moves into the clinch.
Prince Hurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurst wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Maguila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hurst 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince Hurst!