PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waz Guishard (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.

Lennon
vs
Guishard

161 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

158 cm
23
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Waz Guishard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guishard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lennon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lennon is really struggling to control Guishard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guishard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennon is keeping the position for now.
Guishard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guishard is controlling him.

Lennon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guishard defends well.
Guishard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennon is keeping the position for now.
Guishard is pushing down on Lennon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lennon is fighting to maintain full guard but Guishard has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guishard stops Lennon from getting back to his feet.

Guishard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Guishard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Guishard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guishard blocks the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon controlling the position for now.
Guishard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guishard tries to control but Lennon wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lennon wants to control but Guishard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lennon is pressing down on Guishard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lennon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guishard is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Guishard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lennon dives on top into guard.
Lennon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guishard can't keep his opponent in guard - Lennon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guishard is trying to get back to full guard.
Lennon is keen to just control but Guishard is a slippery customer.

Guishard looking for submissions off his back.
Guishard looks winded!
Guishard controlling the position for now.
Lennon is looking to take a break and control but Guishard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lennon working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guishard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lennon wants to stand up but Guishard is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Lennon decides to stand up.
Lennon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lennon is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guishard rushes Lennon and presses him up against the cage.

Guishard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lennon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Lennon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lennon shoots in for a double leg but Guishard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guishard stuffs the takedown attempt from Lennon. Lennon gets slowly back to his feet.
Guishard shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guishard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Lennon clinches with his opponent.
Guishard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lennon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennon missing with knees to the body.
Guishard can't get the takedown.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guishard's elbow.
Guishard looking for a takedown.
Guishard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lennon tries to pull guard but Guishard won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lennon tries to pull guard but Guishard won't allow it.
Lennon tries to break free but Guishard pushes him back against the cage.
Guishard fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Guishard has picked Lennon up - he's going for a ride! Guishard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Guishard is breathing heavily.

Guishard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lennon defends it well.
Lennon trying to hold on to Guishard's head to control him but Guishard postures up.

Guishard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lennon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guishard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is trying to stand back up but Guishard is controlling him
Lennon wants to control but Guishard is keeping busy.
Guishard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lennon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lennon is trying to stand.
Guishard wants to pass to mount but Lennon is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lennon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Guishard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lennon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guishard has Lennon in his guard.
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!

Guishard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon wants to stand but Guishard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Guishard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lennon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Guishard keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guishard working for a triangle but Lennon defends it easily.
Lennon trying to control but Guishard is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Lennon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lennon misses with a takedown

and Guishard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Lennon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Lennon tries to clinch up but Guishard circles away and keeps his distance.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guishard fails to land the takedown.
Guishard shoots in but no luck this time.
Guishard leaves Lennon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lennon tries to clinch up

and Guishard counters with a takedown into side control.
Lennon gets back to half guard.
John Lennon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Guishard seems to be looking for submissions.
Guishard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lennon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lennon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guishard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lennon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guishard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guishard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guishard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lennon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guishard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lennon is looking to work some ground and pound but Guishard has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Guishard keeps moving.

Guishard working for submissions but it's allowed Lennon to get to half guard.
Lennon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guishard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guishard is trying to control but can't.
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!
Lennon wants to take a breather but Guishard is having none of it.

Lennon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guishard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guishard trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon working Guishard over with strikes.
Lennon wants to take a breather but Guishard is having none of it.

Guishard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lennon pulls his head out easily.
Lennon tries to pass to full mount but Guishard defends it.
Lennon is looking to take a break and control but Guishard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Guishard looking for submissions off his back.
Guishard is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Guishard.
Lennon trying to control the action but Guishard is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because John Lennon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lennon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guishard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lennon somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Guishard. No joy for Lennon on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lennon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Lennon!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Lennon!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for John Lennon!

John Lennon wins by unanimous decision!