PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Big Tone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Big Tone
vs
McGuire Jr

200 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Big Tone !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big Tone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire Jr to the ground. Big Tone is now in McGuire Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGuire Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Tone defends it easily.

McGuire Jr working for a triangle but Big Tone defends it easily.
McGuire Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Big Tone tries to roll over but McGuire Jr keeps him under control.
McGuire Jr prevents Big Tone from standing back up.
Big Tone wants to get back to full guard.
Big Tone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire Jr is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Tone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Big Tone is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Big Tone is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire Jr is looking to advance position but Big Tone won't allow it.
McGuire Jr working over Big Tone with some ground and pound. Big Tone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuire Jr thows a huge punch but Big Tone dodges it nicely.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire Jr looks to land a strike but Big Tone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Big Tone is looking to stand up but McGuire Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuire Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire Jr stands and throws Big Tone 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr scores with punches from side control.
Big Tone is trying to improve his position.
Big Tone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Big Tone is looking for a sweep.
Big Tone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big Tone tries to get out of the position.
McGuire Jr scoring with punches from side control.
McGuire Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Tone wants to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
Big Tone is breathing heavily.

McGuire Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Big Tone tries to bench press McGuire Jr off him but McGuire Jr keeps the position.
McGuire Jr landing strikes.
Big Tone is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
McGuire Jr lands an elbow.
McGuire Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Big Tone down.
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Big Tone to see if he's OK.
Big Tone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire Jr on the ground.
McGuire Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Big Tone to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Tone is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGuire Jr connects with a decent elbow.
McGuire Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGuire Jr lands a few punches from side control.
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuire Jr landing strikes.
McGuire Jr gets to mount! Big Tone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McGuire Jr landing strikes from the mount and Big Tone is in trouble!
McGuire Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Big Tone looks a forlorn figure.
McGuire Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Big Tone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Big Tone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
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 Jr throws a shot from downtown. Big Tone moves away and avoids it.
Big Tone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuire Jr.

It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Big Tone .
McGuire Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big Tone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGuire Jr controlling the position well.
Big Tone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuire Jr is looking for a triangle but Big Tone pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McGuire Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGuire Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire Jr prevents Big Tone from improving his position.
McGuire Jr is trying to control. Big Tone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr working Big Tone over with strikes.
Big Tone blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through Big Tone 's hands, connecting with Big Tone 's forehead.
Big Tone wants to get back to full guard.
McGuire Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Big Tone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big Tone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through Big Tone 's hands, connecting with Big Tone 's forehead.
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 Jr connects with a nice short shot to Big Tone 's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr trying to control from half guard but Big Tone is working away.
Big Tone taking some punishment here, with McGuire Jr in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Big Tone actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire Jr working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire Jr is pressing down on Big Tone 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Big Tone is holding on for now.
Big Tone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire Jr working Big Tone over with strikes.
Big Tone trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Tone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGuire Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from McGuire Jr there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Big Tone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Big Tone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGuire Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Big Tone 's head.
Big Tone trying to control here.
McGuire Jr lands strikes from half guard.
McGuire Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Jr connects with a nice short shot to Big Tone 's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire Jr lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McGuire Jr misses with a hook
enabling Big Tone to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire Jr missing with a left hand there. Big Tone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Big Tone lands but McGuire Jr takes it in his stride.

Big Tone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Big Tone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Big Tone 's head.
McGuire Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McGuire Jr there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big Tone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGuire Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through Big Tone 's hands, connecting with Big Tone 's forehead.
Ralph McGuire Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big Tone is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire Jr moves into full mount! Big Tone won't be happy about that!

McGuire Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McGuire Jr cracks Big Tone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGuire Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuire Jr lands a couple of good shots and Big Tone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Big Tone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Tone grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Big Tone 's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr lands strikes to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Big Tone as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McGuire Jr!

McGuire Jr looking to break Big Tone 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Big Tone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McGuire Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGuire Jr is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McGuire Jr gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McGuire Jr gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McGuire Jr apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Big Tone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big Tone wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Tone sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Big Tone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Big Tone showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr gets back to full guard.
McGuire Jr keeping moving, preventing Big Tone from controlling successfully.

Big Tone got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Big Tone has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire Jr's legs - danger averted.
Ralph McGuire Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire Jr keeping moving, preventing Big Tone from controlling successfully.
McGuire Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position here.
McGuire Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Tone 's guard.
McGuire Jr controlling from the top position.
Big Tone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire Jr stands up over Big Tone , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr distracts Big Tone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tony Big Tone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr stands up over Big Tone , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGuire Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire Jr!