PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu comes to the cage accompanied by Sabrina-Boys. This should be a great matchup!

Stigu
vs
McGuire

198 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu misses with a body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
Stigu looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Stigu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stigu's corner calls for a 1-2. Stigu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Stigu circles away easily
enabling Stigu to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Stigu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Brian McGuire has been cut.
Stigu misses with an uppercut

and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Stigu didn't expect that.
Stigu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stigu tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Stigu keeps moving.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stigu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
Stigu seems keen to control McGuire's posture.

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Stigu wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McGuire.
McGuire wants to control but Stigu is keeping him busy.

McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuire is trying to get an arm triangle but Stigu is defending well.
Stigu trying to control but McGuire flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Stigu defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's four 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.
Stigu tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
Stigu trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire looking to control.

Stigu gets to his feet. McGuire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab by Stigu.
McGuire with a poor takedown
enabling Stigu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mr Stigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGuire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu scores with a decent looking hook.
Stigu throws an off balance right hand

and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mr Stigu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stigu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Stigu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stigu looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Stigu misses with an uppercut

and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stigu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stigu keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu managing to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Stigu keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGuire swings for the body but Stigu moves out of range.
Stigu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stigu throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Stigu counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Stigu connects with a crisp jab.
Mr Stigu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stigu throws a right hand that misses

and McGuire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stigu's guard.
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stigu controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stigu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire trying to control but Stigu is working from the bottom.

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

That's four 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 has a closed guard, preventing Stigu from standing up.
Stigu is looking to advance position but McGuire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McGuire wants to control but Stigu has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Stigu shows good takedown defense.
Stigu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stigu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stigu misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stigu misses with a left hand

and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Stigu pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stigu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Stigu in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stigu wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGuire is pulling down on Stigu's head to control his posture.

That's two 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.

Stigu gets to his feet - McGuire follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stigu, as that shot connected.
Stigu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stigu.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Stigu counters with a left to the body.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Stigu.
Mr Stigu is winning the standup battle so far.
Stigu swings widly with a right hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Stigu throws a sloppy body shot

and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stigu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Stigu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stigu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stigu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Stigu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGuire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McGuire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGuire is in a horrible position here. Stigu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stigu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGuire is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stigu is landing with some decent strikes but McGuire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Stigu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stigu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mr Stigu!