PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bravo (ranked 2893 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 328 p4p, 330 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bravo
vs
McGuffin

187 cm
25
175
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
28
184
9 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bravo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from McGuffin misses.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but McGuffin avoids it well and moves away.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuffin lands a head shot.

Bravo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.

Bravo wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving.

McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuffin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

McGuffin breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGuffin throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but McGuffin avoids it well and moves away.
McGuffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McGuffin. Those never looked like landing.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but McGuffin is quick to defend against it.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick from McGuffin lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
A low kick from McGuffin is predictable there

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGuffin wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
McGuffin manages to get to full guard.
McGuffin wants to sweep but no luck.

McGuffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuffin keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McGuffin has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
McGuffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
Bravo won't allow McGuffin to get back to his feet.

McGuffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuffin is trying to keep Bravo in close.
McGuffin looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuffin, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGuffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.

Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonesy McGuffin dominated that round.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGuffin misses with a looping right.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuffin sprawls and moves away.
That kick from McGuffin tenderised Bravo's leg. Bravo is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice hook.

McGuffin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bravo is trying to defend but McGuffin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

McGuffin is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuffin to get the leverage.

Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuffin pulls his head out easily.

Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to get to full guard but McGuffin has control of the leg.

Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

McGuffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin postures up.

McGuffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravo has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuffin wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin postures up.
McGuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McGuffin is working for a submission of some sort.

McGuffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

McGuffin is working for a kimura but Bravo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McGuffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuffin is working away from the top position though.

McGuffin seems to be working for a kimura but Bravo defends the submission attempt.

McGuffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGuffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Bravo is trying to maintain the position but McGuffin is very close to passing his half guard.

McGuffin seems to be working for a kimura but Bravo defends the submission attempt.

McGuffin is trying to work for a kimura but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.

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

McGuffin is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuffin to get the leverage.
McGuffin is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McGuffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonesy McGuffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravo. Bravo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bravo slips under a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.

McGuffin gets a double leg takedown into Bravo's guard.
Bravo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.

McGuffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
McGuffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving.

McGuffin looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuffin is retaining full guard.

McGuffin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bravo has his hands clasped together but McGuffin extends and breaks Bravo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGuffin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonesy McGuffin!
Jonesy McGuffin is the new welterweight champion!
Jonesy McGuffin 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.