PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zues Ziegfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziegfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck. Zues Ziegfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ziegfield
vs
McGuire

192 cm
24
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zues Ziegfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Brian McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziegfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziegfield misses with a telegraphed body shot

and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGuire is looking for a kimura but Ziegfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire to get the leverage.
McGuire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziegfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.

McGuire 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.
McGuire looks gassed!
Ziegfield manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Ziegfield.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegfield is retaining full guard.
Ziegfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
McGuire prevents Ziegfield from getting back to his feet.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziegfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ziegfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziegfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegfield. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziegfield throws out the jab.
Ziegfield lands a nice looking body shot.

Ziegfield lands a big shot that drops McGuire! Can he finish him?
Ziegfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Ziegfield is controlling well.
Ziegfield tries to stand and escape but McGuire is controlling the position.

Ziegfield stands up from half guard.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziegfield tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziegfield to the ground. Ziegfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ziegfield.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ziegfield misses with a body punch

and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ziegfield keeps moving.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegfield is retaining full guard.
McGuire won't allow Ziegfield to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegfield is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Ziegfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Ziegfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire slips under a jab from Ziegfield.
McGuire shoots in but Ziegfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McGuire shoots in and bounces Ziegfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ziegfield keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegfield won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Ziegfield tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
Ziegfield postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
Ziegfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziegfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziegfield won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ziegfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGuire, up you get!
Donk. McGuire catches Ziegfield right on the button with a cross.
Ziegfield misses with a hook.
Ziegfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zues Ziegfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziegfield loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziegfield.
Ziegfield misses with a double jab

and McGuire counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ziegfield's guard now.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Ziegfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ziegfield won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziegfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziegfield 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziegfield trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ziegfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Ziegfield.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zues Ziegfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziegfield misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ziegfield misses.
Ziegfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Ziegfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziegfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziegfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ziegfield scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Ziegfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Ziegfield.
Nice body punch from Ziegfield.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Ziegfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Ziegfield counters with a left to the body.
Ziegfield misses with a straight left.
Ziegfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziegfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ziegfield throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziegfield misses with a double jab.
Ziegfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegfield throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Ziegfield counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Ziegfield to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire slips under a jab from Ziegfield.
Good shot there by Ziegfield.
Ziegfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ziegfield misses.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Ziegfield.
McGuire slips a jab from Ziegfield.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zues Ziegfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuire trying to work for an americana but Ziegfield has managed to regain full guard.

McGuire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziegfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziegfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziegfield!

Ziegfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfield throws a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Ziegfield. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziegfield connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ziegfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziegfield with a nice cross.
Ziegfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ziegfield lands with a shot to the body.
Ziegfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Ziegfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziegfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfield throws a combination that misses

and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown. Ziegfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziegfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
Ziegfield keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Ziegfield keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Brian McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziegfield trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zues Ziegfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ziegfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zues Ziegfield!