PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Guida
vs
West

197 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony West!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Guida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Guida misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Guida. Those never looked like landing.
Guida misses with a few strikes there.

West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West keeps control of Guida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West keeps control of Guida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Guida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from West.
Guida misses with the combination.
Guida is breathing heavily.
Guida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Guida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guida tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West throws a right and a left that Guida avoids nicely.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guida misses with a double jab
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West fails to land the takedown.
West tries for a takedown but Guida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony West.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West throws a series of strikes that have Guida backpedaling.

It looks like Frank Guida has been cut.
West is looking to clinch but Guida is avoiding it.
Frank Guida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West tries to clinch up but Guida circles away and keeps his distance.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Guida down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Guida.
West cracks the inside of Guida's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands a head kick. Guida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
West lands a nice shot to the body.

West moves into the clinch.

West drags the fight down to the ground.
West 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.

Guida gets to his feet - West follows without any prompting.
Guida throws a combination that misses

and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West lands a knee to the body.

Guida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a head kick. That will keep Guida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces West back to the cage. Guida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to clinch but Guida is avoiding it.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Guida really felt that one!
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and West counters by moving into the clinch.

Guida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guida throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
West fails to land the takedown.
Guida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West staying out of range there.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and West counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guida's guard now.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guida is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea.
West wants to pass the guard but Guida is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Guida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guida throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Guida throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guida tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guida misses with a combination
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
Guida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
A nice combination there by West.
Guida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guida misses with a double jab
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Guida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guida's head.
West cracks Guida with a good jab.
Guida misses with a leg kick

and West counters with a shoot takedown. Guida fights it but they end up in guard.

Guida pushes West off and scrambles back to his feet.
Guida throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Guida misses with a combination
and Guida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guida falls off balance throwing a combination
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
Frank Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony West.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guida's knee momentarily.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West moves out of range as Guida strikes.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West fails to land the takedown.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guida swivels and escapes.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West shoots in but Guida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guida.
Guida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with a body kick.
Guida throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a nice body kick.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a head kick.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a big head kick but Guida shrugs it off.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guida paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida misses with a double jab
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Guida does no damage.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guida rather than just go for the knockout.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
Guida fails to land with a series of punches.
Guida throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a head kick. That will keep Guida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
West scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guida's guard.

Guida pushes West off and gets back to his feet.
Guida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West scores with a decent looking hook.
Guida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from West.
West connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
Guida misses with a double jab
and West counters with a solid body kick.
Guida falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a leg kick.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frank Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Guida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

West wants to clinch.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a two punch combo.
Guida looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a big head kick but Guida shrugs it off.
Frank Guida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

West has managed to clinch.
Guida takes an elbow to the temple.

West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and West moves into the clinch.
West prevents Guida from breaking the clinch.
Guida working hard to break the clinch.
Guida tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West tries to clinch up but Guida circles away and keeps his distance.
Guida misses with a double jab

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West is trying to push Guida away but Guida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida wants to break the clinch but can't.
West trying to control the position but instead, Guida has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Guida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guida throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Guida.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guida misses with a leg kick

so West counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Guida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes West off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guida misses with a double jab
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
Anthony West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a head kick. That will keep Guida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guida misses with a combination

and West counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by West.

That's two 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!

Guida uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a series of strikes. Guida will be more careful next time no doubt.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Guida's torso.
Guida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a body kick.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West shoots in and drives through. Guida sprawls well.
Guida misses with a double jab
and West counters with a leg kick.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guida avoids the head kick by West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West is working the combinations to good effect here.
Guida misses with a double jab
and Guida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guida falls off balance throwing a combination
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Guida throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a big head kick but Guida shrugs it off.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guida falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Guida misses.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and West counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guida's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West stops Guida from standing up.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

West stands up and waves to Guida to follow him.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Guida misses with a combination
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
Frank Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony West.
A head kick misses from West.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony West!