PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lennox
vs
McGuire

172 cm
26
165 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

178 cm
32
161 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Instinct
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lennox throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
A low kick from McGuire misses

and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lennox wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire pulls Lennox in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox looking to pass the guard.
Lennox being controlled here momentarily.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire pulls Lennox in close to prevent any damage.
Lennox tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lennox scores with a hook.
Lennox scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Lennox shakes it off.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Lennox's leg but Lennox calmly moves out of range.
Lennox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennox was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Lennox attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Lennox tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Lennox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Lennox drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Lennox throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Lennox.
Lennox throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lennox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lennox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lennox as he connects with a hook.
Ray Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Lennox.
Lennox takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Lennox looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Lennox's body.

McGuire has managed to clinch.

Lennox successfully pulls guard.
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 stays in close to Lennox's body and controls the position.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lennox wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Lennox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Ray Lennox has been cut.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Lennox's shoulder, as Lennox tries to avoid the shot.
Lennox is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Lennox blocks a low kick nicely.
Lennox takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Lennox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire throws a leg kick

and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lennox seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lennox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Lennox eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
Lennox passes into side control, despite McGuire's attempt to control the position.
A control attempt from McGuire but he's now mounted!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire is bucking up trying to escape but Lennox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Lennox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGuire looks a forlorn figure.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.

Lennox has hold of McGuire's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGuire manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lennox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGuire tries to reverse the position but Lennox maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox unloading with bombs!
McGuire working to try and regain half guard.
McGuire gets back to half guard.
Lennox throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Lennox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Lennox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
Ray Lennox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire wants to control but Lennox is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire is controlling Lennox's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Lennox is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lennox is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
Lennox wants to advance to full mount but McGuire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lennox dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lennox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lennox throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lennox has been working on his balance at The Butcher's Block, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Lennox missing with knees to the body.
Lennox misses with some punches.
Lennox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lennox backwards.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lennox backwards.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennox.

Lennox jumps guard and drags McGuire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lennox wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Lennox's ribcage but misses.
Lennox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lennox throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Lennox blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Lennox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray Lennox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lennox.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Lennox's leg but Lennox calmly moves out of range.
Lennox throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Lennox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lennox throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Lennox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Lennox connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Lennox lands.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Lennox saw that one coming.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lennox. Lennox obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Lennox and move into the clinch position.
Lennox avoids a kick to the body.
Lennox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander McGuire.
I think Lennox 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!