PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Sebastian McGuire could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Ferguson's chin.

McGuire
vs
Ferguson

150 cm
18
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
McGuire tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire really is a fat lump.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Ferguson misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire is pushing Ferguson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson lands a knee to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is pushing Ferguson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
McGuire tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks 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!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Sebastian McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Ferguson.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Ferguson is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferguson has his back to the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian McGuire dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferguson, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Sebastian McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Anthony Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.

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 Sebastian McGuire.
Well McGuire 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian McGuire!