PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Burnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. Burnley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Joyride (Omen)" by Chevelle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McGuire
vs
Burnley

182 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Burnley!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnley checks the leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Burnley moves out of range.
Adam Burnley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnley scores with a body shot.
Burnley avoids the head kick by McGuire.
It seemed like Burnley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Burnley.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burnley misses with an uppercut.

McGuire moves into the clinch.
Burnley can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Burnley avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Burnley gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnley misses with a double jab.
Burnley misses with a straight left.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Burnley avoids it well and moves away.
Adam Burnley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Burnley coming out on top.
Burnley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Burnley misses.
Burnley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burnley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Burnley loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Burnley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burnley cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnley was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Burnley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Burnley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burnley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Burnley throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Burnley jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Burnley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Burnley. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Burnley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burnley throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.

McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnley keeps working.
McGuire cracks Burnley with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire landing a few strikes.
Burnley parries the strikes from McGuire easily there. McGuire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burnley to escape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGuire in side control, throwing shots but Burnley defends.
McGuire working away.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.
McGuire is staying tight to Burnley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGuire is trying to ground and pound but Burnley uses the momentary lack of control by McGuire to regain half guard.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire wants to free his trapped foot but Burnley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Burnley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burnley lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Burnley.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Burnley. Beautiful body shot.
Burnley lands a two punch combo.
Burnley lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Burnley.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Burnley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire tries to counter with a takedown but Burnley is quick to defend against it.
Burnley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnley.
Adam Burnley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body punch but Burnley moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Burnley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnley throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burnley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Burnley.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Burnley avoids it well and moves away.
Burnley misses with a straight right.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burnley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burnley misses the jab.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Burnley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burnley! But no joy.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnley.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Burnley misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnley.
Burnley misses with an uppercut

and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Burnley didn't expect that.
Burnley is looking to stand back up but McGuire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burnley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

Burnley wants to control but McGuire passes into side.
Burnley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burnley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks up at the clock and then as Burnley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGuire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Burnley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burnley is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
Burnley is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Burnley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire working the ground and pound but Burnley is defending the strikes.
Burnley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mike McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burnley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnley.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Burnley circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire cracks Burnley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Burnley lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Burnley jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burnley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnley throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Burnley misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnley checks a leg kick.
Burnley thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire connects with a jab.
Burnley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burnley misses with a wild combination.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burnley tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burnley to the ground. Burnley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire thumps Burnley with a low kick.
Burnley swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Burnley connects with a nice looking jab.
Burnley missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnley.
Burnley throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Burnley throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Burnley's shoulder, as Burnley tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burnley is out of range.
Burnley's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Burnley throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burnley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire sizes up Burnley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burnley swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Burnley is rocked!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Burnley is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Burnley misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a big right hand! Oh Burnley is in trouble here! McGuire follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.