PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Muscleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Muscleman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McGuinness
vs
Muscleman

197 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam McGuinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Muscleman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muscleman clinches with his opponent.

Muscleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Muscleman does no damage.

Muscleman instigates a clinch.

Muscleman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGuinness can't fight it off and eventually Muscleman manages to take the fight to the floor. McGuinness looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Muscleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muscleman wants to control from the top but McGuinness keeps moving.
Muscleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuinness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuinness throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGuinness is striking from the bottom but Muscleman uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness is not content to let Muscleman control the position.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Muscleman is controlling well.
Muscleman controlling the action here.
McGuinness trying to control here.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Muscleman keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muscleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muscleman prevents McGuinness from improving his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Muscleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muscleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuinness tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGuinness is holding on to half guard well.

McGuinness makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Muscleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Muscleman seems to be working for a kimura but McGuinness defends the submission attempt.
Muscleman looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muscleman trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Muscleman controlling the action here.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position.
McGuinness wants to control but Muscleman is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muscleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muscleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muscleman is looking to advance position but McGuinness won't allow it.

McGuinness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuinness wants to control but Muscleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Muscleman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Muscleman throws a head kick that McGuinness semi-blocks.
McGuinness throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muscleman throws a series of strikes that have McGuinness backpedaling.
McGuinness fails with the takedown

and Muscleman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muscleman wants a takedown.

Muscleman drags the fight down to the ground.

McGuinness drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muscleman dives on top into guard.

McGuinness looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muscleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuinness keeping full guard, as Muscleman tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness has his hands on Muscleman's head, controlling the position.
Muscleman pushing down on McGuinness's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGuinness is trying to stand up here but Muscleman is controlling him well.
McGuinness trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muscleman not doing much here.
Muscleman wants to pass to mount but McGuinness is defending the position.
McGuinness on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muscleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuinness is looking to escape.
McGuinness missing with punches from the bottom.
McGuinness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muscleman is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness is staying active underneath Muscleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Muscleman decides to stand and escape the position.
Muscleman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McGuinness counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muscleman won't be happy with that.
Muscleman wants to control but McGuinness postures up.

McGuinness stands up.
McGuinness tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Muscleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGuinness won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuinness manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGuinness is not content to let Muscleman control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuinness has one foot on Muscleman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

McGuinness looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGuinness throws a strike but Muscleman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Muscleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuinness will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McGuinness decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Muscleman, up you get!
Max Muscleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muscleman misses with a takedown attempt - McGuinness sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam McGuinness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Muscleman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McGuinness looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGuinness wants to control from the top but Muscleman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Muscleman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McGuinness tries for a takedown but Muscleman circles away easily

and Muscleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGuinness is trying to keep Muscleman in close.

Muscleman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuinness is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Muscleman, into his guard.

McGuinness has gone for a leg lock! Muscleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuinness's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muscleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness is pulling down on Muscleman's head to control his posture.
Muscleman works over McGuinness with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuinness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuinness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muscleman trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Muscleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muscleman wants to stand but McGuinness is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGuinness being controlled here, momentarily.

McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Muscleman defends easily.
Max Muscleman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscleman tries to stand but McGuinness is controlling from the bottom.

McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muscleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Muscleman stands and steps away. McGuinness gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muscleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McGuinness decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muscleman's guard.
McGuinness wants to control from the top but Muscleman keeps moving.
McGuinness not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuinness throws a big right hand that misses.
Adam McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuinness wants to stand but Muscleman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuinness trying to control the position from guard on top but Muscleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam McGuinness.
Well Muscleman 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Muscleman!