PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. Boyd McGuire is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Spector
vs
McGuire

166 cm
31
143 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
154 lbs
14 - 7 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGuire forces Spector back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spector walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Spector's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Spector off the cage and back into range.
Spector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spector's calf.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spector connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Spector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire catches Spector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

McGuire rushes Spector and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marc Spector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd McGuire.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Spector lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spector.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Spector.
Spector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Spector.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Spector.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Spector working aggressively here.
Spector lands an uppercut.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Spector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spector works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spector lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Spector.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spector.
Spector cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Nice body punch from Spector - that landed with a thud.
Spector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spector blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Spector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire taking a breather.

McGuire pulls guard effortlessly.
McGuire 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 looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spector passes into side control.

Spector decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 Spector has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spector and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spector.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Spector.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector.
Spector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.

Spector gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Spector.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Spector dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Spector looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spector scores with a jab.
McGuire takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Spector takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spector rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Spector lands with a good body shot.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A counter left hand to the body from Spector misses its target.
McGuire lands a jab to Spector's midsection.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Spector steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spector throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spector tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Spector takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
Spector dodges the punch combination from McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Spector.
McGuire throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Spector fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spector avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spector is able to avoid easily.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spector. Spector obviously looking to wear him down.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Spector slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Spector moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Spector.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Spector attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a jab to Spector's midsection.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Spector misses with a body shot.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Spector.
Spector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boyd McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
McGuire cracks Spector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Spector counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire lands a two punch combo.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spector scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Spector counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
McGuire digs a good hook to Spector's body.

McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spector misses with some punches.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Spector avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spector tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to work over Spector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marc Spector has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Spector scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short body shot lands from Spector as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Spector.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Spector lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spector.
McGuire throws a push kick but Spector slaps the foot to one side.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands with a nice combination. Spector backs away looking to recover.
Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
Spector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Spector finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spector cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Spector counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spector looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spector misses with a leg kick.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
Spector moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire jabs Spector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spector scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boyd McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spector.

McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Spector.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector lands with a short shot to the head.
Spector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Spector is working McGuire over against the cage.
Spector misses with the head strike.
Spector lands an uppercut.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Spector working aggressively here.
Spector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spector gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Spector back against the cage.
Spector lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spector.
Spector avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire throws a low kick but Spector moves out of range easily.

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 Marc Spector.
I think Spector 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marc Spector!
A relieved looking Marc Spector thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.