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. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Maddox
vs
McGuire

150 cm
42
157 lbs
48 - 21 - 0

178 cm
28
161 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 48 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Maddox misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Maddox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maddox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.

McGuire forces Maddox back against the cage and clinches.
Maddox working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
Maddox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maddox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maddox.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire working Maddox over with knees to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maddox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Maddox just leaning against McGuire, taking a breather.
Maddox blocking some punches.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddox working aggressively here.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Maddox trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maddox into the cage.
Maddox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Maddox motions for McGuire to come forward. Maddox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a push kick but Maddox slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maddox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Maddox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Maddox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
A nice combination there by Maddox.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maddox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Maddox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maddox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Maddox circles away.
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maddox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maddox cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maddox slips under a jab from McGuire.
Maddox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maddox fails to land 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 misses with an uppercut.

McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maddox, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Maddox tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.

Maddox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.

Maddox manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire wanted to stand there but Maddox had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maddox controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McGuire throws a wild body kick that Maddox sees coming a mile off.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maddox throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maddox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maddox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maddox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Maddox moves out of range.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maddox swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Maddox scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.

Maddox feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Maddox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maddox.
Maddox postures up.
McGuire has Maddox pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zander McGuire.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maddox is defended easily by McGuire.
Maddox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maddox looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Maddox didn't see that one coming.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Maddox throws a body shot but no joy.

Maddox closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGuire quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maddox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGuire is looking to control Maddox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
McGuire is trying to stand up here but Maddox is controlling him well.
Maddox thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to control Maddox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
McGuire is doing well to control the position and prevent Maddox from advancing to side control.
Maddox lands with a punch from half guard.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
McGuire works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
Maddox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddox cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire has his hands on Maddox's head, controlling the position.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGuire avoids the body shot from Maddox.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire tries to clinch but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox throws an off balance right hand

and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Maddox fails to pull guard.
McGuire pushes off an throws an elbow but Maddox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by McGuire.
Maddox tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGuire looking to stall.
Maddox swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to control Maddox's arms but Maddox gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Maddox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maddox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Maddox controls the action.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maddox.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox is trying to break free.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Maddox.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Maddox is controlling him.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maddox blocking some punches.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maddox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox has McGuire pressed against the cage.
Maddox throws a head punch that misses.
Maddox fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.
Maddox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Maddox.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire wants to stall.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maddox tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maddox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuire walks away with a smile on his face. Maddox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maddox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maddox to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGuire looking to control.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zander McGuire.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maddox does it's job there.
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination

so Maddox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGuire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddox manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox looking for a sweep. Not yet Maddox, not yet.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Maddox trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire is fighting to break Maddox's control of his arms but Maddox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zander McGuire just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGuire stuffs the takedown attempt from Maddox. Maddox gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from McGuire.

Maddox gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.

Maddox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maddox throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
Maddox throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Maddox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire looks to clinch

and Maddox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maddox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox chips away with some ground and pound.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zander McGuire.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses the jab.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maddox. That did some damage!
McGuire with a hook.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Maddox misses.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Maddox moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Maddox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Maddox in the body.
Maddox tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Maddox's body. Maddox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire clobbers Maddox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Maddox's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maddox tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maddox takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maddox has time to react.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maddox throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Maddox avoids them all with ease.
Maddox tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Maddox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Maddox tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maddox throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maddox.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.

Maddox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire trying to control here.
McGuire tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
McGuire is pressing down on Maddox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brian Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox working some strikes from top position.
Maddox won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire has his hands on Maddox's head, controlling the position.
Maddox slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGuire won't allow Maddox to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is thwarting McGuire's attempts to control the position.
McGuire desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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.
McGuire tries to clinch but Maddox is having none of it.
McGuire punishes Maddox's body with a nice straight punch.
Maddox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Maddox misses the target.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Maddox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maddox throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
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 stuffs the takedown.
Maddox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

McGuire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire has control of Maddox's left arm, preventing Maddox from doing any damage.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Maddox.
I think McGuire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire is the new lightweight champion!
Zander McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.