PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otis Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jenkins
vs
McGuire

172 cm
25
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
161 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Otis Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McGuire.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins darts in trying to clinch

and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGuire with the ground and pound but Jenkins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is fighting to break McGuire's control of his arms but McGuire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGuire is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Jenkins dodges it nicely.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
McGuire working Jenkins over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins gets full guard.

Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire working some strikes from top position.

Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

McGuire gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenkins tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
Jenkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire stops Jenkins from standing up.
McGuire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
McGuire stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard.

McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jenkins 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!
McGuire cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is in close to Jenkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Patrick McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jenkins 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 Jenkins but great work by McGuire.
Jenkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuire's best efforts.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
Jenkins is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGuire!
McGuire is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGuire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGuire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
McGuire lands an elbow.
Jenkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
McGuire scores with punches from side control.
Jenkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
McGuire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jenkins is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Jenkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuire's best efforts.
McGuire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
McGuire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGuire is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McGuire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGuire puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins is in trouble now - McGuire has advanced to mount!
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 working the ground and pound effectively.
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jenkins is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
Oh Jenkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by McGuire.
McGuire lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGuire postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jenkins bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McGuire and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick McGuire!
Patrick McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.