PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeney has chosen When We Ride as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Guida
vs
Deeney

170 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Deeney!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deeney defends it nicely.
Guida has a takedown stuffed.
Guida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeney's waist but Deeney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guida off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guida drives through with a takedown into Deeney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guida tries to stand but Deeney is controlling from the bottom.
Deeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deeney wants to stand but Guida is controlling the position.
Guida's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deeney can't keep his opponent in guard - Guida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deeney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guida.
Deeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guida.

Guida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Guida wants to pass to mount but Deeney is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guida lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guida thows a huge punch but Deeney dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida throwing shots but Deeney is blocking nicely.
Guida wants to pass the guard but Deeney is defending well.
Guida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guida is trying to control. Deeney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guida prevents Deeney from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeney is staying active underneath Guida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deeney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guida prevents Deeney from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida thows a huge punch but Deeney dodges it nicely.
Guida working Deeney over with strikes.
Guida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guida trying to control the action but Deeney is working from the bottom.
Deeney tries to roll over but Guida keeps him under control.
Guida is nestled in close to Deeney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guida is looking for a kimura here.

Guida is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Guida throws a strike but Deeney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida stands up over Deeney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deeney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guida stopping the sweep attempt from Deeney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Guida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Deeney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeney wants it to stay on the feet.

Guida clinches up against the cage.
Deeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Clay Guida has been cut.
Deeney lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Guida won't want to take too many of those.
Guida wants to take the fight to the mat but Deeney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deeney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Deeney.
Deeney is working Guida over against the cage.
Deeney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
Deeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deeney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guida up against the cage.
Guida takes a knee right on the jaw!

Guida wants the takedown. Deeney is fighting it off but Guida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Deeney's guard against the cage.
Guida wants to control from the top but Deeney keeps moving.
Guida wants to stand and escape but instead Deeney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida controlling the position.

Guida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Deeney off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Deeney checks a leg kick.
Guida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deeney avoids it really well and circles away.

Guida moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida has Deeney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guida wants a takedown.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deeney lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeney stalling in the clinch but Guida improves position.
Deeney scores with a knee to the head.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
Guida takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeney connects with a knee to the head.
Deeney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guida up against the cage.
Deeney crunches a lovely knee into Guida's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Guida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deeney landing knees to the head.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Deeney.
Guida wants to take the fight to the mat but Deeney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Guida won't want to take too many of those.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guida tries for a takedown but Deeney manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Deeney lands an elbow that stopped Guida in his tracks for a moment.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Deeney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Deeney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Guida closes the distance and clinches.
Deeney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guida.
Guida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeney gets underhooks to prevent Guida's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida has Deeney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deeney working Guida over with knees to the body.
Deeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guida's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Deeney lands a nice shot to the body.
Deeney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney landing knees to the head.
Guida is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deeney is defending well.
Knees to the body from Deeney.
Deeney landing knees to the body.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeney obliges.
Deeney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeney obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Deeney.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Guida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deeney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guida as Deeney tries to tie him up.
Guida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeney is pressed up against the cage. Guida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deeney down to the mat. Deeney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Guida gets a clinch.
Guida wants to take the fight to the mat but Deeney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deeney tries to stall but Guida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deeney landing knees to the head.

Clay Guida's cut is getting worse.
Deeney pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Deeney's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney landing knees to the body.
Guida cracks Deeney with a nice body shot.

Guida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deeney regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guida postures up and lands a big shot to Deeney's brow.
Guida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deeney's head.
Clay Guida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Deeney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deeney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Deeney!
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