PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louie McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Scissors will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McGuire
vs
Scissors

168 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louie McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Scissors!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire misses with a left hand

and Scissors holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Scissors is controlling the position.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scissorss head.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Scissors has him pressed against the cage.
Scissors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.

Scissors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Scissors does it's job there.
Scissors with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire walks into a jab.
Scissors bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Scissors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissors connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissors swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scissors as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Scissors on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scissors tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scissors counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Scissors lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scissors.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissors swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Scissors misses with a double jab.
Rock Scissors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scissors.
Scissors displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scissors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Scissors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Louie McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Scissors takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Scissors counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scissors ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Scissors lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scissors.
McGuire tries to move into range but Scissors moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scissors throws a shot to the body.

Scissors moves into the clinch.
Scissors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissors.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Scissors.
Scissors lands a right hand.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Scissors.
Scissors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scissors blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Scissors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Scissors.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Scissors fails to land with a series of punches.
Scissors bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.

Scissors gets a clinch.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scissors lands with a light punch inside.
Scissors pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Scissors on the inside.

Scissors breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Scissors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Scissors.
Scissors is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissors feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Scissors then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Louie McGuire has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Scissors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scissors takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scissors goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissors lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
Scissors cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Scissors misses.
Scissors connects with a crisp jab.
Scissors throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Scissors.
Scissors scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scissors uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.

Scissors gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scissors lands an elbow just above McGuire 's eye.
Scissors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Scissors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louie McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Louie McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Scissors there.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Scissors circles away.
Nice body punch from Scissors.
No luck for McGuire with that takedown attempt.
McGuire swings for the body but Scissors moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scissors thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scissors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Scissors connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scissors ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Scissors might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scissors slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Scissors slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Rock Scissors seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scissors jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Scissors moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scissors is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scissors scores with a hook.

Scissors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Scissors lands a right hand.
Scissors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Scissors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scissors lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissors leaning against his opponent.
Scissors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scissors lands a shoulder strike.
Scissors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scissors scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Scissors pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Scissors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scissors lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scissors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire tries to circle away but Scissors has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scissors.
Scissors lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scissors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Scissors lands a right hand.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
Scissors stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scissors.
Scissors works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Scissors.
Scissors lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.

Scissors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scissors lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scissors is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scissors takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scissors has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Scissors both land. Nice combination.
Scissors with a nice cross.
Scissors scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.

Scissors clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Scissors.
Scissors comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scissors has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scissors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissors lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Still in the clinch, Scissors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scissors lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Scissors creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Scissors.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Scissors.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scissors just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scissors lands with a right to the head.
Scissors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A right hand to the body from Scissors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scissors as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Scissors gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scissors lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Scissors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scissors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.

Scissors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scissors scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Scissors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louie McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Scissors lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Scissors scores with a nice head shot.
Scissors throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Scissors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire throws a body punch but Scissors moves out of range.
Scissors lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Scissors slips a straight right by McGuire.
Scissors misses with a series of wild punches.
Scissors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Scissors slips the punch.
Scissors scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scissors goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scissors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scissors avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Scissors closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scissors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Scissors won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scissors.
A short left from Scissors.
Scissors lands with a light punch inside.
Scissors lands an uppercut.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Scissors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissors.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Scissors as the two fighters clinch.
Scissors lands a damaging elbow.
Scissors lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scissors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Scissors.
A short uppercut from Scissors.
Scissors lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scissors.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Rock Scissors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scissors lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Scissors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Scissors.
Scissors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scissors stalling against the cage.
Scissors lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Scissors's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scissors lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A shot in the inside from Scissors.
Scissors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Scissors lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors lands a shoulder strike.
Scissors lands with a right to the head.
Scissors scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Scissors lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scissors.
Scissors lands a right hand.
Scissors working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Scissors breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Scissors.
Scissors fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Scissors closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scissors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Scissors lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scissors pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scissors gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Louie McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scissors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Scissors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scissors scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Scissors swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Scissors. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scissors.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock Scissors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scissors lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scissors scores with a hook.
Scissors lands a jab to the head.
Scissors lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Scissors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scissors 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Scissors!