PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. On his way into the cage it seems that Allen LeFleur has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Allen LeFleur seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

LeFleur
vs
McGuire

174 cm
25
165 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur misses the jab.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeFleur moves away.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body

and LeFleur counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGuire's guard now.
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.
McGuire looking to control.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
LeFleur postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
LeFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zander McGuire hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
LeFleur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeFleur.

McGuire instigates a clinch.
LeFleur working aggressively here.
LeFleur is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeFleur blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
LeFleur misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeFleur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGuire prevents a body shot from LeFleur.
LeFleur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to LeFleur's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LeFleur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LeFleur misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
A short right from LeFleur.
LeFleur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGuire throws an elbow but misses.
LeFleur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeFleur is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as LeFleur controls the action.
LeFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeFleur.

McGuire manages to break the clinch.
LeFleur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LeFleur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses

and LeFleur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeFleur.
LeFleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeFleur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire pulls LeFleur in to control the position.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire pulls LeFleur in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Zander McGuire has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
LeFleur connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but LeFleur pushes him off.
LeFleur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeFleur manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire lands a body shot.
LeFleur misses the jab.
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeFleur gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeFleur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by LeFleur.
LeFleur misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McGuire misses with a low kick as LeFleur jumps back.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire lands a head kick. LeFleur smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
LeFleur darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns LeFleur into the cage.
LeFleur misses with the head strike.
LeFleur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LeFleur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
LeFleur trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed LeFleur into the cage.
LeFleur drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGuire pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.

McGuire clinches up against the cage.

LeFleur turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
LeFleur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGuire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
LeFleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGuire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
LeFleur working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeFleur scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGuire to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

McGuire bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
LeFleur walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
A big right from LeFleur misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeFleur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeFleur misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeFleur manages to avoid it.
LeFleur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire jabs at LeFleur's body.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeFleur rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire pushes LeFleur away with a front kick.
McGuire wants to clinch up but LeFleur keeps it at a distance.
LeFleur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped LeFleur's head back.
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!
LeFleur just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire wants to clinch up but LeFleur keeps it at a distance.
LeFleur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeFleur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeFleur at a distance.
Donk. McGuire catches LeFleur right on the button with a cross.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McGuire clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
LeFleur throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LeFleur drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LeFleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeFleur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeFleur scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire seems keen to control LeFleur's posture.
LeFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeFleur throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeFleur being controlled here momentarily.
LeFleur with a nice head shot there.
LeFleur throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFleur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeFleur's guard.
McGuire trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
LeFleur looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Zander McGuire has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
LeFleur throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeFleur avoids the head kick by McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire jabs LeFleur right on the nose. LeFleur blinks but takes it well.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire motions for LeFleur to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeFleur throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire thumps LeFleur with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but LeFleur moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from LeFleur.
LeFleur shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at LeFleur's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeFleur blocks a leg kick.
LeFleur misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LeFleur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeFleur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeFleur throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
LeFleur 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 LeFleur off to one side.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire cracks LeFleur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeFleur moves away.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeFleur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeFleur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeFleur motions for McGuire to come forward. LeFleur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeFleur misses with some punches.
LeFleur misses with a short punch on the inside.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but LeFleur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

LeFleur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeFleur won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is controlling LeFleur's posture.
Allen LeFleur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeFleur is one step ahead there.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zander McGuire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeFleur.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeFleur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur fails to land the takedown.
McGuire throws a head kick but LeFleur moves out of range.
LeFleur misses with a looping left.
LeFleur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeFleur checks a low kick from McGuire.
LeFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire with a nice cross.
LeFleur goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeFleur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeFleur looking to stall.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against LeFleur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeFleur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeFleur up against the cage.
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
LeFleur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeFleur.
McGuire cracks the inside of LeFleur's front leg.
LeFleur moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
LeFleur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire slips a straight right by LeFleur.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

LeFleur on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as LeFleur shoots in.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy body kick from McGuire

and LeFleur counters with a takedown into side control.
LeFleur misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LeFleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGuire wants to control but LeFleur postures up.
LeFleur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGuire some visible discomfort.
McGuire has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire defending against the ground and pound.
McGuire wants to control but LeFleur postures up.
LeFleur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from LeFleur crashes against the mat.
LeFleur in side control, throwing shots but McGuire defends.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
LeFleur misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGuire manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeFleur's best efforts.
LeFleur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire wants to improve his position but LeFleur is controlling well.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeFleur.
McGuire controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
LeFleur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zander McGuire wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeFleur dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
LeFleur takes a shot to the head.
LeFleur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeFleur is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now LeFleur has his back to the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but LeFleur avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
McGuire is looking to control LeFleur's arms but LeFleur gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
LeFleur looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire tries to work over LeFleur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire blocks a body shot from LeFleur.
McGuire gets through LeFleur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LeFleur tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
LeFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as LeFleur controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but LeFleur avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
LeFleur trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeFleur scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire digs a right hand into LeFleur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeFleur's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LeFleur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LeFleur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeFleur.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McGuire manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander McGuire.
I've got McGuire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! Zander McGuire retains his welterweight title!
Zander McGuire gave a mention to Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).