PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Gerarld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash sings The Battle Hymn Of The Republic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGuire
vs
Gerarld

180 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Gerarld!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerarld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Gerarld moved out of range nicely.

Gerarld clinches.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gerarld with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gerarld misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Gerarld pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gerarld missing with knees to the body.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
Gerarld goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire takes a swing at Gerarld's ribcage but misses.
Gerarld throws a nice head kick!
Gerarld tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerarld was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
McGuire swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld slips under a jab from McGuire.
Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee Gerarld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerarld checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Gerarld misses with a body kick.
Gerarld misses with a two punch combination.
Gerarld closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Lee Gerarld has been cut.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerarld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerarld is just out of range.
Gerarld wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab. Gerarld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Gerarld slips the punch.
Gerarld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerarld tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Gerarld dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Gerarld's head and hops out.
Gerarld tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Gerarld is looking to clinch.
Gerarld misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerarld is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Gerarld wants to clinch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Gerarld throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.
Gerarld shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Gerarld.
McGuire swings for the body but Gerarld moves out of range.
McGuire lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerarld moves away.
Gerarld closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Lee Gerarld's cut even more.
Gerarld ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerarld tries a head kick but it misses.

Gerarld closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
McGuire pushes Gerarld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McGuire manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Gerarld's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gerarld slips under a jab from McGuire.
Gerarld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Gerarld avoids it easily.
McGuire lands a high kick!
Gerarld tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gerarld thinking.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Gerarld shakes it off.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Gerarld's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Gerarld closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands with a hook. Gerarld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gerarld misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gerarld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Gerarld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Gerarld tries to clinch up.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Gerarld tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.

Gerarld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

McGuire manages to pull guard.

McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerarld slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerarld trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
Gerarld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Gerarld is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGuire has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGuire!
Gerarld trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Gerarld is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Gerarld tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gerarld manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Gerarld in his guard.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
Gerarld wants to get back to his feet.

McGuire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire looks to land a strike but Gerarld avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Gerarld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gerarld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gerarld slips a straight right by McGuire.
Lee Gerarld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerarld wants to clinch.
Gerarld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Gerarld persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Gerarld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerarld is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a jab when Gerarld was well out of range.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerarld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Gerarld's legs.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerarld is just out of range.
Gerarld tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gerarld has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerarld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerarld moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gerarld looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gerarld throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gerarld off to one side.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Gerarld's head back.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Gerarld's belly button to the back.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerarld shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Gerarld.
Gerarld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerarld moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerarld tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerarld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
Gerarld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire wants to slow Gerarld down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Gerarld's knee but Gerarld avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch up
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerarld takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

The cut above Lee Gerarld's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Gerarld seems unphased.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerarld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerarld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tests Gerarld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerarld looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerarld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Gerarld moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerarld.
Gerarld is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGuire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gerarld.
Gerarld throws a head kick that misses.
Gerarld with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a big head kick but Gerarld shrugs it off.
Gerarld tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Some wild striking there from Gerarld.
Gerarld takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerarld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee Gerarld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerarld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

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