PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 776 p4p, 1303 weight class) and Khabib Ferguson (ranked 45 p4p, 69 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McGuire
vs
Ferguson

200 cm
34
265
24 - 14 - 0

200 cm
31
275
18 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Brooklyn Apothecary

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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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khabib Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire with a jab.

It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson looks winded!

McGuire waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ferguson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
McGuire is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGuire wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGuire is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.

Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but McGuire had control of the position.
Ferguson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ferguson goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGuire slips a straight right by Ferguson.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.

Ferguson ducks straight into an uppercut from McGuire and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ferguson manages to regain guard straight away.
McGuire cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.

Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
A left lands for Ferguson.
McGuire with a nice cross.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A nice side step and Ferguson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is stalling here.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire has Ferguson pushed against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.

Ferguson is rocked!
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Ferguson avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Kevin McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.

McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ferguson goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Ferguson's head off the mat! Ferguson is out! He's out! McGuire jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
After winning the bout, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.