PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Mcguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquyse Hoffield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcguire
vs
Hoffield

170 cm
21
346 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Mcguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marquyse Hoffield!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoffield shoots in and bounces Mcguire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcguire really is a fat lump.
Hoffield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoffield stays in close to Mcguire's body and controls the position.

Mcguire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcguire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcguire keeping moving, preventing Hoffield from controlling successfully.
Hoffield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire keeping moving, preventing Hoffield from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hoffield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoffield lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoffield won't allow Mcguire to sweep him here.
Mcguire is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoffield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcguire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoffield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcguire is keeping the position for now.
Mcguire keeping moving, preventing Hoffield from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Hoffield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffield tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcguire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcguire is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcguire manages to get back to half guard.
Hoffield throwing shots but Mcguire is blocking nicely.
Mcguire wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffield trying to control from half guard but Mcguire is working away.
Hoffield stalling.

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.
Let's hope that Hoffield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoffield throws a right hand that Mcguire ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcguire also avoids with ease.

Hoffield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcguire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoffield trying to mount his opponent but Mcguire defends it.
Mcguire gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hoffield is looking to clinch but Mcguire is avoiding it.
Mcguire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoffield misses with a wild combination.
Hoffield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mcguire gets a double leg takedown into Hoffield's guard.
Hoffield trying to control the position.
Mcguire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcguire throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcguire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoffield's head.
Mcguire throwing strikes from guard but Hoffield blocks nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcguire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mcguire is nestled in close to Hoffield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoffield is looking for a sweep. Mcguire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mcguire is working for a submission of some sort.

Mcguire is looking for a kimura but Hoffield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcguire to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcguire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoffield has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hoffield has one foot on Mcguire's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marquyse Hoffield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffield closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Kyle Mcguire has been cut.

Mcguire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoffield is trying to defend but Mcguire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mcguire is looking for submissions but instead, Hoffield has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoffield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcguire defends it easily.

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

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcguire wants to hit a switch here but Hoffield passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcguire there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffield trying to control but Mcguire is having none of it.
Hoffield thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marquyse Hoffield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle 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!

Hoffield dips to his left and cracks Mcguire with an uppercut!
Hoffield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hoffield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoffield wants to control but Mcguire is keeping him busy.

Hoffield stands up and beckons Mcguire to his feet.
Mcguire slips a jab and a cross from Hoffield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcguire gets caught napping as Hoffield dives in and scores a takedown. Mcguire manages to retain guard.
Marquyse Hoffield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoffield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffield's guard.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcguire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoffield seems keen to control Mcguire's posture.
Hoffield looking to control.

Mcguire drops back looking for a leg! Hoffield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffield manages to kick Mcguire off! Mcguire jumps back into Hoffield's guard.
Mcguire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcguire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoffield's head.
Mcguire connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcguire throwing strikes but missing.
Mcguire throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffield, not yet.
Mcguire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Hoffield working for a triangle but Mcguire defends it easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hoffield gets a double leg takedown into Mcguire's guard.
Hoffield throwing strikes from guard but Mcguire blocks nicely.
Mcguire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcguire keeping moving, preventing Hoffield from controlling successfully.
Hoffield is looking to pass into half guard but Mcguire pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mcguire is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcguire throws a big right hand that misses.

Mcguire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoffield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoffield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hoffield gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marquyse Hoffield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoffield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquyse Hoffield!
Marquyse Hoffield got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'