PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Eamonn McGuigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wha
vs
McGuigan

225 cm
31
300 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

225 cm
28
295 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha misses with a leg kick.
McGuigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wha.
A combination from McGuigan does no damage.
Wha tries a head kick but it misses.
Wha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuigan. That did some damage!
McGuigan misses with a head kick.
McGuigan lands a head shot.
McGuigan throws the kick towards the body but Wha avoids it.
Wha tries to clinch up but McGuigan circles away and keeps his distance.
Wha wants to clinch.
Wha lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wha drives through and clinches with McGuigan against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

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

Wha clinches up against the cage.
Wha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wha.
McGuigan has a couple of punches blocked by Wha.
McGuigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuigan is trying to drag Wha to the mat but Wha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Wha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
McGuigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wha is defending well for now.
Wha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
McGuigan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wha is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wha lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wha's elbow.
Wha working aggressively here.
McGuigan blocks an elbow strike.

Wha breaks from the clinch.
Wha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuigan counters with a body kick that stops Wha in his tracks momentarily.
McGuigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Wha.
Wha looks to land a body kick but McGuigan moved away.
Bleh Wha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuigan goes for a double leg but Wha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wha continues to drive forward.
McGuigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wha can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wha fails to land.
McGuigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wha breaks from the clinch.
Wha looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuigan is just out of range.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but McGuigan pushes him off.

Wha pushes McGuigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Wha.
McGuigan lands a shoulder strike.

Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wha.
Wha misses with a straight right.
McGuigan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bleh Wha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wha ducks under a wild hook from McGuigan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuigan misses with a head kick.
Wha throws a wild body kick that McGuigan sees coming a mile off.
Wha looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuigan is just out of range.
Wha throws a looping overhand right but McGuigan ducks down to avoid it.
McGuigan misses with a wild combination.
Wha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha closes the distance but McGuigan moves to the side
and McGuigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wha misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wha moves out of range of the body kick.

McGuigan tries to keep at a distance but Wha has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuigan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wha throws a right hand that McGuigan ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuigan also avoids with ease.
Wha blocks a head kick by McGuigan.
Wha tries to clinch but McGuigan moves out of range.
Wha misses with a head kick.
Wha misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Wha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wha is looking to wear down McGuigan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wha forces McGuigan back against the cage and clinches.
Wha gets underhooks to prevent McGuigan's takedown attempt.
Wha struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuigan controls his hands.
McGuigan just leaning against Wha, taking a breather.
McGuigan wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eamonn McGuigan.
McGuigan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
McGuigan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wha is working McGuigan over against the cage.
McGuigan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wha slips a jab and a cross from McGuigan.
McGuigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from McGuigan lands but Wha takes it in his stride.

Wha gets a clinch.
McGuigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wha gets an underhook and turns McGuigan into the cage.
McGuigan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wha prevents it.
McGuigan is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGuigan throws a head punch that misses.
Wha stops a takedown attempt from McGuigan.
McGuigan gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Wha crunches a lovely knee into McGuigan's ribcage.
McGuigan is breathing heavily.
Wha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuigan's elbow.
Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Wha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wha doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuigan circles away.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuigan.

Wha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wha gets an underhook and turns McGuigan into the cage.
Wha pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuigan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wha misses with the head strike.
Wha scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Eamonn McGuigan's cut even more.
Wha misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from McGuigan.
McGuigan can't get the takedown.
Wha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wha with a knee to the head.

Wha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wha wants to clinch.
McGuigan throws a wild body kick that Wha sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha is looking to clinch.
Wha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleh Wha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wha throws a body shot but no joy.

Wha pushes McGuigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Wha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuigan or not.

Wha breaks from the clinch.
McGuigan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuigan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bleh Wha is winning the standup battle so far.

Wha closes the distance and pushes McGuigan back into the cage.
Wha lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wha pushes McGuigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuigan tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuigan misses with a short punch on the inside.

Wha breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but McGuigan pushes him off.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but McGuigan pushes him off.
Wha tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McGuigan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuigan.
McGuigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wha is keeping the position for now.
McGuigan passes into half guard.

McGuigan is working for a submission of some sort.
Wha is looking to escape.
Eamonn McGuigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wha tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuigan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wha blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuigan.
McGuigan is looking to advance position but Wha won't allow it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuigan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wha's thigh. Wha counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wha looking for a sweep. Not yet Wha, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan trying to control but Wha is working from the bottom.
McGuigan looking to pass the guard.
McGuigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Wha has wrist control.
McGuigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wha is keeping the position for now.
McGuigan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuigan wants to pass the guard but Wha is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuigan on the ground.
McGuigan looking to pass the guard.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Bleh Wha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wha looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuigan is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wha is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bleh Wha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha!
Bleh Wha thanked the fans post fight for their support.