PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's entrance music is Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire . A fine choice. Charles McGuire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McGuire
vs
Kingsley

190 cm
30
197 lbs
10 - 5 - 4

183 cm
31
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 4, fighting out of New York, Charles McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGuire has Kingsley up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kingsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Kingsley tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingsley up against the cage.
Kingsley misses with some punches.
Kingsley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Kingsley wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Kingsley is looking for a takedown.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kingsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire pulls Kingsley in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingsley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kingsley stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingsley pushing down on McGuire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McGuire looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kingsley passes into side control!
McGuire can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws an elbow but McGuire slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGuire tries to buck Kingsley off but Kingsley is having none of it.
Kingsley working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
McGuire is trying to control Kingsley's posture but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingsley working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

McGuire looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kingsley pushes past his half guard into mount!
McGuire regains half guard.
McGuire wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kingsley throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Kingsley takes one to the side of the head.
Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Kingsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kingsley is having none of it.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Kingsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsley.
Kingsley lands with a good body shot.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingsley looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingsley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingsley as he avoids it easily.
Kingsley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingsley scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingsley defends it nicely.
Kingsley cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a hook but Kingsley avoids it easily.
Kingsley misses with a left hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Kingsley checks it
and Kingsley counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Kingsley.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Kingsley's head but Kingsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingsley staying out of range there.
And Kingsley responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
Kingsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingsley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kingsley throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kyle Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A little jabbing left from Kingsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingsley moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingsley throws a leg kick that is checked

and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown. Kingsley fights it but they end up in guard.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingsley looking to control.
Kingsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley wants to control the position but McGuire says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kingsley is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingsley avoid being mounted?
Charles McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley is trying to get back to full guard.

McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kingsley is in trouble now - McGuire has advanced to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kingsley.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 19:19
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!