PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between forest bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Guymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

bird
vs
Mike Guymon

175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, forest bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Guymon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Guymon circles away.
Guymon swinging wildly here.
bird avoids the body shot from Guymon.
A jab from Guymon does it's job there.
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guymon throws a sloppy head kick and bird moves out of range easily.

bird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guymon!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
bird throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
bird wants to take Guymon's back but he can't do it this time.

bird goes for an armbar but Guymon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Guymon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bird keeping moving, preventing Guymon from controlling successfully.
bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guymon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guymon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guymon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guymon looks to throw the jab but bird is out of range.
bird dodges the punch combination from Guymon.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird moves out of range.

That's two 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.
Guymon misses with a two punch combination.
Guymon misses with a straight left.
Guymon moves out of range of the strikes.
bird thows a body shot but no joy.
Guymon misses with a double jab.
Guymon connects with a crisp jab.
Guymon misses with the combination.
Guymon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Guymon does it's job there.
bird thows a body shot but no joy.
Guymon throws a right hand that bird ducks under and follows up with a left that bird also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Guymon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guymon throws a right and a left that bird avoids nicely.
bird swings for the body but Guymon moves out of range.
Guymon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike Guymon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
bird tries to clinch there but Guymon circles away.
Guymon misses with a series of wild punches.
bird wants to clinch.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird avoids them all with ease.

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.
bird shoots in for a takedown but Guymon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
bird slips a jab and a cross from Guymon.
Guymon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
bird fails to land the takedown.
Guymon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bird dodges the punch combination from Guymon.
Mike Guymon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guymon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bird tries to clinch up but Guymon circles away and keeps his distance.
Guymon takes a swing at bird's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Guymon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bird blocks a leg kick.
Guymon misses with a few strikes there.
bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guymon swivels and escapes.
Guymon throws out a powerful jab.
Guymon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guymon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guymon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guymon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guymon lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guymon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guymon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Guymon dodges the punch combination from bird.
Guymon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and bird counters with an inside leg kick.
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Guymon scores with a four punch combination!
Guymon throws a nice looking combination but bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird avoids them all with ease.
Guymon scores with a nice right hand.
Guymon falls off balance throwing a combination
letting bird counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guymon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guymon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guymon misses with a combination

and bird counters by moving into the clinch.
bird tries to pull guard but Guymon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for forest bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guymon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guymon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guymon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guymon wants to get back to striking at distance but bird won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird goes for a takedown attempt but Guymon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guymon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and bird counters with a lovely shot to the body.
bird moves in looking to clinch but Guymon pushes him off.
Guymon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and bird counters with a series of strikes. Guymon will be more careful next time no doubt.
bird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guymon counters with a two punch combo.
bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Guymon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guymon looks to land a combination but bird avoids it well.
bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Guymon counters with a left and a right that stings bird.
No joy there for Guymon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guymon misses with the combination.
Guymon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Guymon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guymon missing with a left hand there. bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
bird is looking to clinch.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird avoids them all with ease.
Guymon throws a good cross that connects.
Guymon throws a combination that misses
and bird counters with a right hand to the body.
bird misses with a takedown
and Guymon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guymon swinging wildly here.
bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guymon.
bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
bird misses with a takedown
and Guymon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Guymon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Guymon misses with a two punch combination.
Guymon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and bird counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
bird takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guymon with a hook.
bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by Guymon.
No joy there for Guymon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guymon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guymon throws a one two combo.
Guymon tries to work over bird's front leg with a kick but bird checks it.
Guymon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Guymon does no damage.
Guymon slips a jab from bird.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guymon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guymon misses with a wild combination.
Guymon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guymon pinned against the cage. Guymon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guymon.
Guymon scores with a hook.
bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guymon thows a leg kick but bird checks it
and bird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

bird scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guymon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by bird.
Guymon has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

bird working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Guymon showing good submission defense here.
Guymon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bird tightening his grip on Guymon, looking for the choke.

Guymon manages to escape to his feet.

That's four 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.
Guymon throws a right and a left that bird avoids nicely.
Guymon throws a right hand that bird ducks under and follows up with a left that bird also avoids with ease.
Guymon connects with the punch.
Mike Guymon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guymon throws a right and a left that bird avoids nicely.
bird misses with a takedown
and bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
forest bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guymon throws a nice looking combination but bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Guymon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guymon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Guymon!