PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music. Brian Maddox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Maddox
vs
McGuire

150 cm
40
157 lbs
44 - 19 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.

Maddox drives through with a takedown into McGuire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire working a defensive guard but Maddox manages to pass into side control anyway.
Maddox working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maddox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Maddox 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 one minute gone in the round.
Maddox lands some shots froms side control.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
Maddox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maddox has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maddox prevents McGuire from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire keeps trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Maddox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Maddox has a good base and remains in mount.
Maddox misses with a head shot.
Maddox throwing strikes here but McGuire is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a head shot.
Maddox sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Maddox working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Maddox.
McGuire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that McGuire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McGuire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maddox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maddox scoring with punches to the head and body.

It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
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.
Maddox wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maddox is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Maddox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Maddox looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Maddox moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maddox looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Maddox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maddox swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
Maddox keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox moves out of range of the body kick.
Maddox connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Maddox misses with a hook.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Maddox wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maddox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a head kick. McGuire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maddox lands a slapping body shot.
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuire tries to clinch but Maddox is having none of it.
Maddox looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Maddox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Maddox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maddox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Maddox's belly button to the back.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maddox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maddox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maddox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox digs a good hook to McGuire's body.

McGuire rushes Maddox and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
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 trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Maddox avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.
Maddox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Maddox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maddox being controlled against the cage.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maddox blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Maddox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire keeps Maddox at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Maddox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with McGuire, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes McGuire against the cage but McGuire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Maddox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maddox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
Maddox is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Maddox jumps guard.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire wanted to stand there but Maddox had control of the position.
Maddox 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Maddox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Maddox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maddox wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Maddox in the domination position with McGuire hanging on.
McGuire tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Maddox easily slips into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Maddox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGuire regains half guard.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
Maddox is looking to advance position but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maddox is working for a submission of some sort.
Maddox prevents McGuire from improving his position.
McGuire trying to hold on to Maddox's head to control him but Maddox postures up.
Maddox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire trying to control here.
Maddox prevents McGuire from improving his position.
McGuire manages to get to full guard.
Maddox passes McGuire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maddox tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Maddox clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maddox misses with a low kick.
Maddox is looking to land body kicks.
Brian Maddox is winning the standup battle so far.
Maddox with a jab.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
No luck for Maddox with that takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maddox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire defends well and Maddox ends up having to push McGuire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.
Maddox misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maddox is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents Maddox from breaking the clinch.
Maddox trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maddox into the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Maddox misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by McGuire.

Maddox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maddox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maddox in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Maddox is out of range.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Maddox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maddox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Maddox throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Maddox throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maddox rather than just go for the knockout.
Maddox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch but Maddox moves away

and Maddox counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maddox postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.
Maddox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
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!
A jab lands there for Maddox.
Maddox throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Maddox is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
Maddox fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Maddox pushes him off.
Maddox blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Maddox shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Maddox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire throws a low kick but Maddox avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Maddox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Maddox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries to clinch but Maddox moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Maddox's front leg but catches the back leg as Maddox tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Maddox circles away.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Maddox throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maddox.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maddox momentarily.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maddox.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maddox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brian Maddox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maddox doesn't seem bothered though.

McGuire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGuire has control of Maddox's left arm, preventing Maddox from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
Maddox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuire has Maddox pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Maddox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maddox shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Maddox off the cage and back into range.
Maddox shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maddox scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maddox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
McGuire throws a low kick but Maddox moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.

Maddox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
Maddox won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire is controlling Maddox's posture.
McGuire controls Maddox momentarily but Maddox frees himself.
McGuire trying to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zander McGuire.
Maddox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Maddox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maddox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
Brian Maddox retains his lightweight title!
Brian Maddox thanked the fans post fight for their support.