PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mathers's choice of entrance music: Superman. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McGuire
vs
Mathers

178 cm
28
161 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

180 cm
41
168 lbs
33 - 19 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Mathers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Mathers's belly button to the back.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Mathers moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Mathers throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mathers cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
McGuire cracks Mathers with a good jab.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers slips under a jab.
Mathers throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire moves out of range as Mathers strikes.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Mathers pushes him off.
Mathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mathers.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mathers's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire sizes up Mathers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathers manages to avoid it.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mathers.
Mathers blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Mathers circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
Mathers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mathers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathers doesn't seem bothered though.
Mathers takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Mathers circles away.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Mathers should have avoided that one.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mathers throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Mathers needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathers checks it well.
Mathers dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Mathers's leg. Mathers is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mathers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire is looking to slow Mathers down with leg kicks.
Mathers avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Mathers staying out of range there.
Mathers lands an overhand right.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Mathers off the cage and back into range.
Mathers misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.

McGuire rushes Mathers and presses him up against the cage.
Mathers presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Mathers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathers.
Mathers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mathers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathers misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathers.
Mathers lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Mathers's ribcage. Mathers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Mathers misses with a body kick.
Mathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mathers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathers throws a big elbow that misses.
Mathers won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Mathers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire has control of Mathers's left arm, preventing Mathers from doing any damage.
Mathers throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mathers's guard. Nice move by McGuire!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers 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.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGuire continues to stall.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire working away.
Mathers is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Mathers tries to improve position but can't.
Mathers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. McGuire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGuire has Mathers pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire is trying to keep Mathers in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throwing strikes but missing.
Mathers lands a couple of digs.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mathers from controlling successfully.
Mathers postures up.
Mathers being controlled here momentarily.
Mathers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathers throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mathers postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marshall Mathers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Mathers misses with a right hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Mathers moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mathers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Mathers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Mathers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Mathers.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathers moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mathers.
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!
Mathers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mathers throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers 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.
McGuire tries to buck Mathers off but Mathers is having none of it.
Mathers misses with the ground and pound.
Mathers working the ground and pound.
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
McGuire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGuire has hold of Mathers's hands but Mathers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Mathers is controlling him
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mathers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGuire is pressing down on Mathers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mathers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathers connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathers throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Mathers moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
A big left from Mathers misses.

McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Mathers in a clinch.
Mathers misses with a body punch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathers controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Mathers is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mathers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Mathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Mathers persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathers checks it well.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathers's head backwards.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Mathers's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Mathers pushes him off.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Mathers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathers tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mathers counters with a head kick. That will keep McGuire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Good shot there by Mathers.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire clobbers Mathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Mathers knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Mathers.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Mathers's ribcage but misses.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mathers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Mathers.
Mathers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Mathers with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Mathers counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Mathers.
McGuire digs a good hook to Mathers's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

McGuire rushes Mathers and presses him up against the cage.
Mathers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathers can do to turn this around?
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathers throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuire tries to sprawl but Mathers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire controlling the position well.
Mathers throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Mathers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mathers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire trying to control here.
McGuire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mathers drops an elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Mathers is having none of it.
McGuire tries to move into range but Mathers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

McGuire rushes Mathers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathers controls his hands.
Mathers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Mathers blocks with his arms.
Mathers takes a shot to the head.
McGuire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mathers back against the cage.
Mathers tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
McGuire keeps control of Mathers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.

McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathers lands a head kick. McGuire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Mathers avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mathers saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Mathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathers.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Mathers moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mathers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathers walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook. Mathers ducked under it nicely.
Mathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Marshall Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathers throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathers thuds his shin into the meat of McGuire's side.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Mathers's head but Mathers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Mathers shakes it off.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Mathers counters with an outside leg kick.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Mathers slips the punch.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mathers.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Mathers takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Mathers stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Mathers misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46

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