PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 2478 p4p, 286 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 2314 p4p, 267 weight class). McGuire Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Britton
vs
McGuire Jr

220 cm
32
267 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

196 cm
28
245 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire Jr seems unphased.
Britton misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tel Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGuire Jr rushes Britton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Britton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Britton.
McGuire Jr taking a breather.
McGuire Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Britton misses with the head strike.
McGuire Jr lands a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr stalls.
McGuire Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton stops a takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
Britton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

McGuire Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britton is one step ahead there.
McGuire Jr keeping full guard, as Britton tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire Jr blocks nicely.
Britton wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
Britton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire Jr, not yet.

McGuire Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Britton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Britton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two 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.
McGuire Jr controls Britton momentarily but Britton frees himself.
Britton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britton distracts McGuire Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Britton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Britton 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.
Britton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire Jr blocks nicely.
McGuire Jr looking to control.
McGuire Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Britton manages to get himself to full guard.

McGuire Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire Jr being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire Jr postures up.
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Britton.
Britton is pulling down on McGuire Jr's head to control his posture.
Britton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire Jr's guard.

McGuire Jr is pulling down on Britton's head. It's preventing any offense from Britton, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Britton works over McGuire Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
Britton is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire Jr has wrist control.
Britton throws an elbow that misses. McGuire Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Britton's guard. Nice move by McGuire Jr!

Britton wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Tel Britton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A cross from Britton lands.
McGuire Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Britton coming out on top.
McGuire Jr takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr misses with a looping left.
Britton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britton throws a jab when McGuire Jr was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Britton misses the target.
Britton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

McGuire Jr instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.

McGuire Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britton working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton working some strikes from top position.

McGuire Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
McGuire Jr keeping moving, preventing Britton from controlling successfully.
McGuire Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Britton passes McGuire Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Britton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuire Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGuire Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Britton sits in half guard.
McGuire Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Britton is looking to take a break and control but McGuire Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire Jr keeping control of the position.
McGuire Jr trying to control here.
Britton lands strikes from half guard.

It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Britton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Britton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Britton throwing shots but McGuire Jr is blocking nicely.
McGuire Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Britton from advancing position.
Britton slips a nice elbow through McGuire Jr's hands, connecting with McGuire Jr's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Britton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
McGuire Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Britton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Britton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Britton is looking to advance position but McGuire Jr won't allow it.
McGuire Jr trying to control but Britton postures up.
Britton prevents McGuire Jr from improving his position.
Britton working over McGuire Jr with some ground and pound. McGuire Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Britton lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire Jr is looking to improve his position.
Britton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Britton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Britton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McGuire Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.

The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire Jr pulls Britton in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tel Britton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Britton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Britton.
Britton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Britton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britton throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Britton moves out of range easily.
Britton misses with a body shot
letting McGuire Jr counter with a right hand.
Britton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Britton misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Britton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Britton avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr tries to bum rush Britton with a series of wild strikes but Britton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britton.
McGuire Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Britton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Britton scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire Jr tries to land a front kick but Britton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Britton sizes up McGuire Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Britton throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Britton is out of range.
Britton throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britton. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr throws a jab when Britton was well out of range.
McGuire Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Britton doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr thuds his right hand into Britton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Britton looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
Britton throws a hook but McGuire Jr blocks it.
Britton tries to clinch there but McGuire Jr circles away.
It seemed like McGuire Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire Jr walks into a jab.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
A big left from McGuire Jr misses.
Britton misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire Jr misses with a body kick.
Britton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Britton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
Britton lands a jab to the head.
Britton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.

McGuire Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Britton fails to land.
Britton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire Jr backwards.
Tel Britton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Britton backwards.
McGuire Jr throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britton.

Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Britton.
McGuire Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Britton lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.