PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Battle Hymn of the Republic as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Thompson
vs
McGuire

190 cm
20
216 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Deadly Clothing
Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.

It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
McGuire misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire jabs Thompson right on the nose. Thompson blinks but takes it well.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
McGuire scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Thompson slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body

and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thompson wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGuire throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Thompson wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson misses with a hook.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire swinging wilding here.
McGuire works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson slips a jab from McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
McGuire dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on McGuire's head and hops out.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuire.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire.
McGuire is trying to break free.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. McGuire shrugs it off though.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.

Thompson pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson'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. This is the final round!

McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire swinging wilding here.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuire has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGuire takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGuire has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
McGuire can't get the takedown.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
McGuire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson stalling the fight.
McGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire looking for a takedown.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson slips a straight right by McGuire.
Thompson throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.

Thompson pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.

McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGuire throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thompson because McGuire loaded up on that one.
McGuire misses with a head shot.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McGuire swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thompson is now in McGuire's guard. A big mistake from McGuire there, giving up the dominant position!
Thompson preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Mike McGuire!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Mike McGuire!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Mike McGuire!

Mike McGuire wins by unanimous decision!