PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Flamenco Jr (ranked 25476 p4p, 5384 weight class) and William McGuilicuty (ranked 533 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flamenco Jr
vs
McGuilicuty

174 cm
21
186
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
180
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Island clothing lite

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Flamenco Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William McGuilicuty!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuilicuty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws an overhand right that lands on Flamenco Jr's shoulder, as Flamenco Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuilicuty drops his hands momentarily and Flamenco Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flamenco Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Flamenco Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuilicuty throws a right and a left that Flamenco Jr avoids nicely.
McGuilicuty's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuilicuty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuilicuty dodges the punch combination from Flamenco Jr.
A jab from McGuilicuty misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Flamenco Jr misses the target.
Flamenco Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flamenco Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
William McGuilicuty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Flamenco Jr misses.
A big left from McGuilicuty misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McGuilicuty misses its intended target.
McGuilicuty throws a shot from downtown. Flamenco Jr moves away and avoids it.
Flamenco Jr looks to land a right hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range nicely.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
A punch lands to the side of McGuilicuty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flamenco Jr throws a jab when McGuilicuty was well out of range.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flamenco Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty slips a straight right by Flamenco Jr.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flamenco Jr staying out of range there.
It looked like Flamenco Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Flamenco Jr misses the target.
Flamenco Jr sizes up McGuilicuty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flamenco Jr loads up on a big right hand but McGuilicuty slips the punch.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Flamenco Jr ducked under it nicely.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Flamenco Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - McGuilicuty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Flamenco Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Flamenco Jr was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flamenco Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McGuilicuty's shoulder, as McGuilicuty tries to avoid the shot.
McGuilicuty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuilicuty.
A little feinted left hand from Flamenco Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flamenco Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Flamenco Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuilicuty ducks right into an uppercut from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
It looked like Flamenco Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flamenco Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Flamenco Jr misses its intended target.
A punch combination from McGuilicuty misses.
Flamenco Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flamenco Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from McGuilicuty misses.
Flamenco Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuilicuty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flamenco Jr lands an overhand right.
Flamenco Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuilicuty in his tracks.
McGuilicuty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flamenco Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr throws a hook but McGuilicuty avoids it easily.
Flamenco Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
McGuilicuty slips under a jab.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Flamenco Jr's head but Flamenco Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuilicuty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Flamenco Jr blocks it.
McGuilicuty avoids the body shot from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Flamenco Jr avoids them all with ease.
Flamenco Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuilicuty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Flamenco Jr throws a lazy right hand but McGuilicuty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Flamenco Jr slips the punch.
McGuilicuty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flamenco Jr!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr tests McGuilicuty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty looks to land a combination but Flamenco Jr avoids it well.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuilicuty misses with a wild combination.
McGuilicuty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty slips a jab from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuilicuty throws out the jab.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flamenco Jr scores with a shot to the body.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuilicuty fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr tries to clinch up but McGuilicuty circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuilicuty throws out a counter right but Flamenco Jr avoids it with no problem.
Flamenco Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuilicuty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Flamenco Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Flamenco Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Flamenco Jr moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr thuds a left hand into McGuilicuty's body.
McGuilicuty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuilicuty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flamenco Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Flamenco Jr lands with a good body shot.
Flamenco Jr defending well as McGuilicuty loads up on a big left hand.
Flamenco Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Don Flamenco Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Flamenco Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuilicuty doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Flamenco Jr scores with a four punch combination!
McGuilicuty lands a glancing blow to the side of Flamenco Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Flamenco Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flamenco Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Flamenco Jr ducked under it nicely.
McGuilicuty defending well as Flamenco Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Flamenco Jr. Beautiful body shot.
McGuilicuty connects with the punch.
Flamenco Jr slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flamenco Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Flamenco Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Flamenco Jr misses the target.
McGuilicuty misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr looks to land a combination but McGuilicuty avoids it well.
Flamenco Jr swings for the body but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr staying out of range there.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
McGuilicuty slips a straight right by Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuilicuty's head.
McGuilicuty ducks under a wild hook from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
McGuilicuty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flamenco Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr is looking to clinch but McGuilicuty is avoiding it.
Flamenco Jr looks to throw the jab but McGuilicuty is out of range.
McGuilicuty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight right.
A jab from McGuilicuty misses.
McGuilicuty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flamenco Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flamenco Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuilicuty can do to turn this around?
Flamenco Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuilicuty moves away.
Flamenco Jr catches McGuilicuty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flamenco Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuilicuty circles away.
Flamenco Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
Flamenco Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Flamenco Jr throws the left hand but McGuilicuty avoids the punch easily.
Flamenco Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuilicuty under the eye.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuilicuty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuilicuty should have avoided that one.
Flamenco Jr wants to clinch up but McGuilicuty keeps it at a distance.
McGuilicuty misses with a wild combination.
McGuilicuty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr tries to clinch but McGuilicuty is having none of it.
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Flamenco Jr moves out of range.
McGuilicuty dodges the punch combination from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy right hand but Flamenco Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuilicuty manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuilicuty tries to bum rush Flamenco Jr with a series of wild strikes but Flamenco Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuilicuty lands with a right hand.
Flamenco Jr misses with an uppercut.
McGuilicuty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuilicuty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flamenco Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
Flamenco Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr misses with a hook.
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuilicuty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr dodges the punch combination from McGuilicuty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flamenco Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr is looking to counter punch.
McGuilicuty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Flamenco Jr was well out of range.
Flamenco Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Flamenco Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Flamenco Jr staying out of range there.
McGuilicuty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flamenco Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuilicuty's head.
Flamenco Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flamenco Jr slips a jab from McGuilicuty.
As McGuilicuty looks to move away, Flamenco Jr throws a big counter combo but McGuilicuty just gets out of the way.
Flamenco Jr lands with a right hand.
McGuilicuty moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuilicuty moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuilicuty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty wants to counter with a clinch but Flamenco Jr pushes him away.
Flamenco Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flamenco Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
and Flamenco Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuilicuty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Flamenco Jr counter with a right hand.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuilicuty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuilicuty.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping left.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Flamenco Jr dodges the punch combination from McGuilicuty.
The crowd cheers as Flamenco Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuilicuty doesn't seem phased though.
McGuilicuty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flamenco Jr misses with a hook.
Flamenco Jr cracks McGuilicuty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flamenco Jr defending well as McGuilicuty loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Flamenco Jr catches McGuilicuty right on the button with a cross.
McGuilicuty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flamenco Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flamenco Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McGuilicuty's shoulder, as McGuilicuty tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from McGuilicuty misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flamenco Jr misses with a wild combination.
Flamenco Jr misses with a looping left.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Flamenco Jr avoids it easily.
McGuilicuty lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuilicuty misses the target.
Flamenco Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Flamenco Jr. Those never looked like landing.
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Flamenco Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Flamenco Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flamenco Jr.
Good exchange - Flamenco Jr coming out on top.
A slow jab from McGuilicuty misses its intended target.
A big left from McGuilicuty misses.
Flamenco Jr blocks a jab.
Flamenco Jr cracks McGuilicuty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flamenco Jr misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Flamenco Jr blocks it.
McGuilicuty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuilicuty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flamenco Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flamenco Jr slips a straight right by McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight left.
McGuilicuty looks to throw the jab but Flamenco Jr is out of range.
Flamenco Jr slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flamenco Jr.
Don Flamenco Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuilicuty misses with a few strikes there.
Flamenco Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Flamenco Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flamenco Jr gets through McGuilicuty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuilicuty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

McGuilicuty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flamenco Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
letting Flamenco Jr counter with a right hand.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy right hand but Flamenco Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flamenco Jr throws a right hand that McGuilicuty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuilicuty also avoids with ease.
Flamenco Jr misses the jab.
McGuilicuty walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Flamenco Jr clinches.
McGuilicuty misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuilicuty.
William McGuilicuty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuilicuty misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Flamenco Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flamenco Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Flamenco Jr!
Don Flamenco Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.