PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Lars Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patrick McGuire has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Karlsson
vs
McGuire

179 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGuire jabs at Karlsson's body.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
McGuire cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Karlsson's leg but Karlsson calmly moves out of range.

Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A jab from Karlsson does it's job there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlsson.
McGuire tries a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped McGuire's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab from Karlsson.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson misses the jab.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big right from Karlsson misses.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a jab.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson jabs at McGuire's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Karlsson moves into the clinch.

McGuire breaks the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it

and Karlsson moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
McGuire throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
A head kick misses from McGuire.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson retains his welterweight title!