PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 64 p4p, 220 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 8 p4p, 34 weight class). McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Choke
vs
McGuire

192 cm
33
215
33 - 18 - 1

190 cm
37
206
37 - 16 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥
NARCOS

Conviction
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Choke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Choke in his half guard.

Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Choke is controlling him
Choke wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.

Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Choke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Choke goes for an armbar but McGuire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGuire.

McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.

McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Choke, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a right hand

and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Choke is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.

Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.

Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
McGuire pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke passes to full mount!
Choke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses

and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McGuire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Choke avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Choke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Choke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Choke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire is trying to buck Choke off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choke fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuire's head but McGuire avoids it well.

Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGuire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by McGuire.
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead McGuire has passed into mount! Damn!
Choke throwing hammer fists to the chest of McGuire. What's that going to do exactly?
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choke is looking to sweep but instead, McGuire has passed into half guard.

Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.

Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McGuire pushes past his half guard into mount!
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choke is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

McGuire has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Choke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab.

McGuire drops Choke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choke looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Choke is rocked!

It looks like David Choke has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Choke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Choke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position.

Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep.

McGuire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an uppercut

and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.

Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top!

Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McGuire gets to his feet - Choke follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Choke blocks the leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Choke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke is looking to advance position but McGuire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.