PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1447 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 41 p4p, 50 weight class). McGuire has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Kevin McGuire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Batirovenkekikala
vs
McGuire

186 cm
26
230
9 - 7 - 0

200 cm
33
265
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batirovenkekikala there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight left.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Batirovenkekikala manages to step out the way in time.
Jab by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice right hand.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batirovenkekikala at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batirovenkekikala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Batirovenkekikala ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Batirovenkekikala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Batirovenkekikala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.

McGuire steps into range and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Batirovenkekikala flops backwards and McGuire dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire advances to half guard.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Batirovenkekikala's temple.
McGuire winds up and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire works his way into full mount!
McGuire throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batirovenkekikala because McGuire loaded up on that one.
McGuire tries to control but Batirovenkekikala wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire breaks from Batirovenkekikala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Batirovenkekikala working to try and regain half guard.
McGuire thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
McGuire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batirovenkekikala?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a body shot that misses

and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala.

McGuire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Batirovenkekikala can't fight it off and eventually McGuire manages to take the fight to the floor. Batirovenkekikala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire passes Batirovenkekikala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGuire is nestled in close to Batirovenkekikala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but Batirovenkekikala is defending the position.

McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Batirovenkekikala defends the submission attempt.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
Batirovenkekikala is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire content to control rather than advance.
McGuire wants to control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGuire throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Well, if McGuire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McGuire clinches.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Batirovenkekikala gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice uppercut.

McGuire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGuire manages to end up in side control.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Batirovenkekikala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a body shot.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batirovenkekikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McGuire drives through with a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGuire staying calm.

McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Batirovenkekikala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGuire but great work by Batirovenkekikala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batirovenkekikala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Batirovenkekikala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGuire is trying to control Batirovenkekikala's posture but Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
McGuire is not content to let Batirovenkekikala control the position.
McGuire struggling a bit here.

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 is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Batirovenkekikala is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Batirovenkekikala has control of McGuire's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGuire regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Batirovenkekikala looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala.
Well McGuire 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.