PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brice Obannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obannon
vs
McGuinness

184 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brice Obannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obannon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

McGuinness decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuinness sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obannon defending well though.
McGuinness perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGuinness wants to pass to mount but Obannon is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuinness tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Obannon.
McGuinness controlling the action here.
McGuinness's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obannon is staying active underneath McGuinness, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obannon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obannon trying to control the position.
McGuinness controlling from the top position.
Obannon working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuinness not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

McGuinness is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuinness is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness wants to control from the top but Obannon keeps moving.
Obannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuinness bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obannon's head.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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.

McGuinness closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuinness's efforts to push away.
McGuinness with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuinness slows down the pace here.
McGuinness fails to pull guard.
McGuinness has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obannon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brice Obannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
McGuinness has Obannon pressed against the cage, preventing Obannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuinness wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obannon misses with a knee strike.
Obannon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuinness's efforts to push away.
McGuinness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond McGuinness dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Obannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuinness manages to avoid it.
McGuinness throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obannon's waist but Obannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuinness off to one side.
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obannon but Obannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McGuinness clinches up against the cage.
McGuinness controlling the action here for a moment.

McGuinness manages to pull guard.
McGuinness wants to sweep here but Obannon controlling him for the moment.
McGuinness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obannon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obannon won't allow McGuinness to sweep him here.
McGuinness is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGuinness is looking to stand up but Obannon isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuinness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Obannon stands up from McGuinness's guard - Obannon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Obannon fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuinness moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuinness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obannon.
Obannon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obannon wants it to stay on the feet.
Brice Obannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
McGuinness walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obannon.
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt.
Obannon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness wants to clinch.
McGuinness with a lazy takedown attempt

and Obannon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Obannon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuinness tries to kick Obannon off but Obannon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGuinness trying to control here.
Obannon trying to pass the guard but McGuinness defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuinness pushes Obannon off looking to stand but Obannon dives back in and keeps control.
Obannon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Obannon wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGuinness doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Obannon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Obannon.
A right hand to the body from McGuinness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brice Obannon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McGuinness tries to clinch but Obannon moves away

and Obannon counters with a shoot takedown. McGuinness fights it but they end up in 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.
Obannon wants to get up but he can't break McGuinness's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Obannon wants to control from the top but McGuinness keeps moving.
McGuinness wants to stand but Obannon is controlling the position.
McGuinness wants to control the position but Obannon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McGuinness is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obannon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuinness keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuinness shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Obannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuinness's guard.
Obannon trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Obannon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness is controlling Obannon's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuinness can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but Obannon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Obannon defends easily.
Obannon wants to control from the top but McGuinness keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGuinness lands a nice shot to the body.

Obannon tries to keep at a distance but McGuinness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuinness's efforts to push away.
McGuinness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Obannon walks away with a smile on his face. McGuinness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuinness throws a head kick but Obannon moves out of range.
Obannon lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuinness fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.

Obannon gets to his feet. McGuinness looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGuinness looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obannon is fending him off so far but McGuinness persists. Nope, Obannon circles away and we're back to standing.
Brice Obannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.

Obannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuinness is trying to defend but Obannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Obannon works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brice Obannon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obannon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brice Obannon!