PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith McGuire (ranked 3617 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Ferruccio Volta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith McGuire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McGuire
vs
Volta

195 cm
25
230
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferruccio Volta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Volta.

McGuire drives through with a takedown into Volta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire is working Volta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volta can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGuire controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire is working away from the top position though.
Volta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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 Volta's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
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 is thwarting Volta's attempts to control the position.
McGuire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire working Volta over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volta taking some punishment here, with McGuire in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGuire controlling the action here.
McGuire winds up and cracks Volta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGuire lands with some strikes.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the head.
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Volta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGuire looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGuire lands a big elbow.
McGuire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McGuire raining down shots from the mount!
McGuire scoring with strikes but Volta is staying in there.
Volta is in a horrible position here. McGuire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Volta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Volta is rocked!
McGuire prevents Volta from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volta taking shots to the head.
Volta is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire lands a big elbow - Volta is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Volta is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keith McGuire!