PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kroblur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness comes to the cage accompanied by The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys. Liam McGuiness had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McGuiness
vs
Kroblur

182 cm
27
209 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

186 cm
26
201 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Kroblur!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroblur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kroblur moves out of range as McGuiness strikes.
Kroblur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liam McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuiness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.
Kroblur connects with a body shot that sends McGuiness's belly button to the back.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from McGuiness.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
McGuiness moves out of range as Kroblur throws a body kick.
Kroblur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuiness throws a right and a left that Kroblur avoids nicely.
McGuiness lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from McGuiness misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kroblur has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kroblur tried to score with a low kick but McGuiness checks it.
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!
Kroblur connects with a leg kick. McGuiness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from McGuiness misses.
Kroblur feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by McGuiness's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuiness feints a jab promting Kroblur to slip. McGuiness then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kroblur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness misses with a hook.
McGuiness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuiness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kroblur throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuiness.
McGuiness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a straight right. McGuiness didn't see that one coming.
Kroblur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses.

Kroblur fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuiness to the ground. Kroblur is now in McGuiness's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuiness's head.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuiness keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur postures up in McGuiness's guard and throws a big left but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
McGuiness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuiness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuiness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuiness controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuiness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuiness has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuiness walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a head kick!
Kroblur lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuiness will feel that in the morning.
Kroblur tries to clinch up.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuiness misses with a straight left.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kroblur throws a leg kick but McGuiness sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liam McGuiness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
McGuiness slips a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur is looking to land body kicks.
McGuiness throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuiness jabs at Kroblur's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur throws a looping overhand right but McGuiness ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like McGuiness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuiness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGuiness defends it well.
McGuiness throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kroblur coming out on top.
McGuiness's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuiness duly obliges.
Kroblur tries a low kick but McGuiness avoids it.
McGuiness looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuiness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGuiness defends it well.
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 Liam McGuiness will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kroblur lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuiness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuiness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuiness throws out the jab.
Kroblur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuiness.
McGuiness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kroblur.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
McGuiness throws a right and a left that Kroblur avoids nicely.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
And Kroblur tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuiness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as McGuiness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kroblur doesn't seem phased though.
McGuiness misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
Kroblur with the counter takedown but McGuiness avoids it easily.
McGuiness looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
McGuiness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuiness throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
McGuiness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuiness misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuiness crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kroblur - the referee stops the clock and McGuiness gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kroblur. McGuiness manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuiness just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kroblur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuiness misses the jab.
Kroblur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuiness swivels and escapes.
Kroblur lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuiness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kroblur lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuiness's sensitive parts.
Kroblur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuiness looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
And Kroblur tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuiness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice shot lands for McGuiness.
Kroblur shoots in and drives through. McGuiness sprawls well.

Kroblur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGuiness on his heels. He'll look to pass McGuiness's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuiness has wrist control.
Kroblur advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness dodges the ground and pound from Kroblur.
Kroblur scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuiness is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kroblur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuiness is avoiding damage well.
Kroblur is trying to ground and pound but McGuiness uses the momentary lack of control by Kroblur to regain half guard.
McGuiness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
Kroblur throwing shots but McGuiness is blocking nicely.
McGuiness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kroblur on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur is keen to just control but McGuiness is a slippery customer.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
Kroblur trying to control the action but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Kroblur content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kroblur trying to control from half guard but McGuiness is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur throws a strike but McGuiness avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kroblur landing some decent shots from guard.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. McGuiness uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by McGuiness!

Kroblur is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McGuiness has his hands clasped together but Kroblur extends and breaks McGuiness's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kroblur.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Kroblur!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Kroblur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.