PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind . Bresnar has chosen ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

McGuire Jr
vs
Bresnar

195 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

199 cm
31
268 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar with a hook.

It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Bresnar moves out of range as McGuire Jr throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from Bresnar misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a series of strikes. Bresnar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donk. Bresnar catches McGuire Jr right on the button with a cross.
Bresnar misses the jab.
McGuire Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bresnar lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire Jr avoids the body shot from Bresnar.
Bresnar misses the jab.
McGuire Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Oooooh!!! Bresnar has knocked McGuire Jr down with a huge combo! Bresnar steps away and waves a wobbly McGuire Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bresnar jabs at McGuire Jr's body.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
A little jabbing left from Bresnar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bresnar throws a body punch but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
A combination from Bresnar does no damage.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bresnar! But no joy.
Bresnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bresnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuire Jr is defended easily by Bresnar.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot
and Bresnar counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bresnar.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Bresnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bresnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bresnar to score with a decent uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire Jr - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bresnar throws a lazy right hand but McGuire Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bresnar misses with an uppercut.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Bresnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Bresnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bresnar tests McGuire Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Bresnar.
Bresnar connects with a looping right hand.
Bresnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bresnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bresnar misses.

McGuire Jr rushes Bresnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bresnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bresnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire Jr stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Bresnar fails to land.
McGuire Jr stalling.
Bresnar has had enough of the clinch but McGuire Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Bresnar misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr blocking some punches.
McGuire Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire Jr blocks a body shot from Bresnar.
Bresnar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire Jr controls his hands.
Bresnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire Jr prevents it.
Bresnar misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a head punch that misses.
Bresnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bresnar misses with a punch to the body.
Bresnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bresnar trying to land knees to the body.
Bresnar working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Bresnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lock Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bresnar. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bresnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuire Jr somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lock Bresnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
That's time! McGuire Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGuire Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bresnar throws a shot from downtown. McGuire Jr moves away and avoids it.
McGuire Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bresnar throws a hook but McGuire Jr blocks it.
McGuire Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Bresnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Nice body punch from Bresnar.
Bresnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire Jr.
As Bresnar backs away, McGuire Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

McGuire Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bresnar misses with a punch to the body.
Bresnar is leaning against McGuire Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bresnar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
Bresnar misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bresnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bresnar lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A leg kick checked by Bresnar.
Bresnar unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bresnar cracks McGuire Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Bresnar - just one landing.
Bresnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bresnar lands with a right hand.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch.
Bresnar throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Bresnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bresnar throws a series of punches but McGuire Jr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bresnar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bresnar duly obliges.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bresnar.

Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is getting worse.
Lock Bresnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bresnar as he jumps to the side.
Bresnar misses with a hook.
McGuire Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bresnar checks it well.
Bresnar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bresnar lands with a right hand.
McGuire Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bresnar.
Bresnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bresnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bresnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bresnar fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar swinging wildly here.
Bresnar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr defending well as Bresnar loads up on a big left hand.
Bresnar misses with a double jab
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bresnar works the jab nicely.
McGuire Jr avoids the body shot from Bresnar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bresnar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuire Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

McGuire Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bresnar misses with a punch on the inside.

McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.

Bresnar gets tackled into the cage by McGuire Jr. McGuire Jr maintains the clinch.
Bresnar can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire Jr controls the action.
Bresnar letting McGuire Jr take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bresnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire Jr's elbow.
McGuire Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Bresnar.
Bresnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire Jr is defending well for now.
Lock Bresnar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bresnar tries to break the clinch but McGuire Jr is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire Jr.
Bresnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire Jr has Bresnar pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lock Bresnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bresnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lock Bresnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bresnar counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire Jr moves out of range as Bresnar strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bresnar. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr closes the distance but Bresnar moves to the side
and Bresnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

McGuire Jr moves into range and clinches up with Bresnar.

McGuire Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ralph McGuire Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bresnar takes a swing at McGuire Jr's ribcage but misses.
Bresnar leaves McGuire Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bresnar.
Bresnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire Jr.
Bresnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bresnar swinging wildly here.
McGuire Jr throws a right and a left that Bresnar avoids nicely.
Bresnar lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bresnar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bresnar missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Bresnar - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire Jr on the side of the head.
Bresnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bresnar counters with a two punch combo.
Bresnar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bresnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bresnar tries to move into range but McGuire Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bresnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Bresnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire Jr doesn't seem phased though.

Jeez, Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McGuire Jr motions for Bresnar to come forward. McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a lazy right hand but McGuire Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire Jr staying out of range there.
McGuire Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bresnar throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar misses with a body shot.
Bresnar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
McGuire Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Bresnar.
Bresnar swings widly with a right hand
enabling McGuire Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Bresnar.
Bresnar takes a swing at McGuire Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire Jr motions for Bresnar to come forward. McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bresnar.
McGuire Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lock Bresnar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire Jr misses with a left hand
and Bresnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bresnar scores with a punch to the head.
Bresnar throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bresnar throws a jab when McGuire Jr was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bresnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bresnar lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire Jr moves out of range as Bresnar strikes.
McGuire Jr throwing a counter right hand but Bresnar manages to avoid it.
McGuire Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bresnar.
Bresnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bresnar throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick as Bresnar jumps back.
McGuire Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bresnar scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bresnar does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lock Bresnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bresnar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lock Bresnar!
Lock Bresnar made sure to mention his sponsor, Underworld Clothing in his post fight interview.