PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johanos Muchachos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigey Maquigregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Muchachos
vs
Maquigregor

170 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
139 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johanos Muchachos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tigey Maquigregor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maquigregor misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Maquigregor. No joy for Muchachos on that attempt.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Muchachos avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maquigregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muchachos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor misses with a two punch combination.
Muchachos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maquigregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muchachos throws a big shot that misses.
And Maquigregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Muchachos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muchachos misses with a low kick.

Muchachos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maquigregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muchachos is in Maquigregor's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muchachos is looking to work some ground and pound but Maquigregor has wrist control.
Muchachos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maquigregor keeping moving, preventing Muchachos from controlling successfully.
Maquigregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchachos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muchachos trying to control but Maquigregor is working from the bottom.
Muchachos being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maquigregor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maquigregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maquigregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maquigregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maquigregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muchachos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Muchachos avoids them all with ease.
Muchachos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maquigregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchachos shoots in for a takedown but Maquigregor shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muchachos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maquigregor.
A little feinted left hand from Muchachos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Muchachos closes the distance and clinches.
Muchachos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muchachos tries to break the clinch but Maquigregor is controlling the position.

Maquigregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tigey Maquigregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchachos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maquigregor is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Muchachos - just one landing.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muchachos slips a jab and a cross from Maquigregor.

Muchachos moves into the clinch successfully.
Muchachos blocks the elbow strike.
Muchachos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muchachos is trying to break the clinch but Maquigregor is controlling him.

Maquigregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muchachos misses with a double jab.
Maquigregor misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchachos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muchachos lands a jab to the head.
Muchachos misses with a hook. Maquigregor ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Maquigregor scores with a four punch combination!
Muchachos just misses with a punch to the body.
Maquigregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muchachos.
Muchachos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maquigregor.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maquigregor enables Muchachos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maquigregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maquigregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maquigregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muchachos misses with an uppercut.
Maquigregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maquigregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Muchachos.
Muchachos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muchachos misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Maquigregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maquigregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muchachos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Maquigregor.
Muchachos misses with an uppercut.
Maquigregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maquigregor throws a nice looking combination but Muchachos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maquigregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muchachos.
It looked like Muchachos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maquigregor.
Muchachos lands a right hook to the body.
Muchachos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johanos Muchachos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Maquigregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Muchachos moves into range and clinches up with Maquigregor.

Maquigregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maquigregor is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muchachos wants to clinch up but Maquigregor keeps it at a distance.
Maquigregor slips under a jab.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Muchachos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigey Maquigregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Muchachos lands a jab to the nose.

Muchachos clinches.
Muchachos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muchachos.
Maquigregor prevents Muchachos from breaking the clinch.

Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maquigregor throws a body kick that misses.
Muchachos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tigey Maquigregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muchachos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maquigregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor throws a sloppy head kick and Muchachos moves out of range easily.
Muchachos keeps the fight on the outside.
Muchachos tries to land a leg kick but Maquigregor saw it coming and moves away.
Maquigregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muchachos at a distance.
Maquigregor looks to land a combination but Muchachos avoids it well.
Muchachos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquigregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maquigregor tries to move into range but Muchachos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muchachos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muchachos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muchachos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johanos Muchachos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchachos fails with a takedown attempt.
Maquigregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muchachos back to the cage. Maquigregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maquigregor moves out of range as Muchachos strikes.
Tigey Maquigregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maquigregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muchachos misses with a body shot.
Muchachos shoots in and drives through. Maquigregor sprawls well.
Maquigregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muchachos avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maquigregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Maquigregor. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Muchachos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maquigregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muchachos.
Muchachos stalks Maquigregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maquigregor's face. Maquigregor staggers backwards, shaken.
Maquigregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Muchachos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maquigregor misses with a double jab.
Maquigregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muchachos throwing a counter right hand but Maquigregor manages to avoid it.
Maquigregor is breathing heavily.
Muchachos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maquigregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Maquigregor both land. Nice combination.
Muchachos throws a leg kick but Maquigregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maquigregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maquigregor throws a sloppy head kick and Muchachos moves out of range easily.
Maquigregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Muchachos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muchachos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maquigregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Maquigregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchachos dives in for a single leg takedown but Maquigregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Maquigregor as Muchachos shoots in.
Muchachos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maquigregor defends it nicely.
Muchachos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maquigregor moves away.
Maquigregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muchachos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maquigregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maquigregor feints the counter takedown.
Maquigregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maquigregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muchachos tries to clinch but Maquigregor is having none of it.
Maquigregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muchachos misses the shot to the body.
Maquigregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Maquigregor does no damage.
Maquigregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchachos misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maquigregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maquigregor.

Muchachos clinches up against the cage.
Muchachos content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Maquigregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maquigregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muchachos circles away quickly and effectively.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maquigregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Muchachos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johanos Muchachos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muchachos connects with a jab.
Muchachos dives in for a single leg takedown but Maquigregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muchachos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maquigregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muchachos misses with a head kick.
Maquigregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muchachos defends it well.
Maquigregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muchachos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muchachos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muchachos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maquigregor in his tracks.
Maquigregor tries to bum rush Muchachos with a series of wild strikes but Muchachos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigey Maquigregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Muchachos drives through and clinches with Maquigregor against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muchachos.
Muchachos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muchachos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muchachos as Maquigregor tries to tie him up.
Maquigregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maquigregor trying to stall but Muchachos improves his position.
Maquigregor prevents Muchachos from breaking the clinch.

Maquigregor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maquigregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maquigregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muchachos.
Muchachos sets himself, and Maquigregor steps forward looking for the clinch! Muchachos avoids it this time.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maquigregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muchachos throws a hook but Maquigregor avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maquigregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maquigregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muchachos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muchachos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maquigregor takes one to the side of the head.
Muchachos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muchachos dodges the punch combination from Maquigregor.
Maquigregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maquigregor misses the shot to the body.
Maquigregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maquigregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maquigregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maquigregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Maquigregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muchachos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muchachos lands with an uppercut that bounces Maquigregor off the cage and back into range.
Maquigregor moves out of range as Muchachos throws a body kick.
Maquigregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Muchachos moves into the clinch successfully.
Muchachos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muchachos lands a shoulder strike.
Maquigregor is trying to push Muchachos away but Muchachos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Maquigregor manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muchachos, as that shot connected.
Muchachos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maquigregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice straight punches there by Muchachos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muchachos.
Muchachos darts in looking for a takedown but Maquigregor gets double underhooks and turns Muchachos into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johanos Muchachos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maquigregor swinging wildly here.
Muchachos lunges at Maquigregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maquigregor's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchachos tries to clinch there but Maquigregor circles away.
Maquigregor feints a jab promting Muchachos to slip. Maquigregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Muchachos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Muchachos avoids nicely.
Muchachos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maquigregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Maquigregor checks the leg kick.

Muchachos instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Muchachos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maquigregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Maquigregor manages to break the clinch.
Muchachos throws a jab when Maquigregor was well out of range.
Maquigregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muchachos eats them both and turns towards Maquigregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Muchachos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maquigregor momentarily.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Muchachos moves out of range.
Muchachos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maquigregor defends well and Muchachos ends up having to push Maquigregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muchachos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maquigregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muchachos is looking to land body kicks.
Maquigregor throws a right hand that Muchachos ducks under and follows up with a left that Muchachos also avoids with ease.
Maquigregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchachos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Muchachos clinches with his opponent.

Maquigregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muchachos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muchachos shoots for a double leg takedown but Maquigregor sprawls well. He's pushed Muchachos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maquigregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muchachos's head.
Maquigregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maquigregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muchachos dodges the punch combination from Maquigregor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muchachos.
Johanos Muchachos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tigey Maquigregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muchachos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maquigregor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tigey Maquigregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maquigregor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tigey Maquigregor!