PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 973 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Robert Robertsson (ranked 140 p4p, 203 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. 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.

McGuire
vs
Robertsson

190 cm
22
206
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
220
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Shadow Warrior Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tests Robertsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Robertsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Robertsson down.
Robertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by McGuire.
Robertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertsson tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.

Robertsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertsson pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertsson tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire letting Robertsson take a breather here.
Robertsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Robertsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Robertsson slowing the pace effectively.
Robertsson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Robertsson is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robertsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Robertsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Robertsson tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Robertsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Robertsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Robertsson blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGuire gets caught napping as Robertsson dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Robertsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robertsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertsson prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.

That has opened up Robert Robertsson's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Robertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Robertsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
Robertsson tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Robertsson tries to clinch up.
Robertsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire connects with the punch.

McGuire cracks Robertsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robertsson to stand back up!

Robertsson is rocked!
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertsson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?

Robertsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robertsson seems to have recovered his senses.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertsson throws out the jab.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Robertsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Robertsson is now in McGuire's guard.
Robertsson is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Robertsson cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
Robertsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertsson trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertsson.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Robertsson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertsson misses with some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertsson controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robertsson wants to break the clinch but can't.

McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

The cut above Robert Robertsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Robertsson shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Robertsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Robertsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertsson.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Robertsson avoids it well.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertsson's sensitive parts.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertsson tries to clinch up.
McGuire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertsson's head backwards.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robertsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Robertsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.

McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Robertsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Robertsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from McGuire.

McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Robert Robertsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertsson wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertsson looks to clinch
and Robertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Robertsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ralph McGuire!
After the big win, Ralph McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Warrior Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.