PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guido Sarducci (ranked 1576 p4p, 205 weight class) and RJ MacReady (ranked 2582 p4p, 308 weight class). Sarducci comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacReady's choice of entrance music: Superstition. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sarducci
vs
MacReady

185 cm
30
183 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

186 cm
30
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guido Sarducci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarducci defends it nicely.
Sarducci throws a big counter combination but MacReady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarducci. MacReady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarducci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Sarducci keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarducci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sarducci slips under a jab from MacReady.
MacReady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from MacReady.
MacReady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarducci.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
MacReady walks into a straight right hand from Sarducci.

It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
MacReady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacReady, as that shot connected.

It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Sarducci lands a jab to MacReady's midsection.
MacReady throws a combination. Sarducci tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sarducci misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacReady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarducci misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacReady counters with a three punch combo that has Sarducci backing up. Sarducci nods at MacReady to acknowledge the strikes.
Sarducci lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sarducci thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from MacReady.
Sarducci works over MacReady's head and body with a nice combination.
MacReady is looking to clinch.
Guido Sarducci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarducci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarducci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarducci looks to score with a jab to the body but MacReady is just out of range.
A big left from Sarducci misses.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
MacReady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guido Sarducci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ MacReady.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarducci staying out of range there.
Sarducci lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
MacReady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
MacReady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarducci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Sarducci as he checks the leg kick.
MacReady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarducci.
MacReady scores with a jab. Sarducci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sarducci connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarducci loads up on a big right hand but MacReady slips the punch.
Sarducci avoids the head kick by MacReady.
Good exchange - Sarducci coming out on top.
Sarducci misses with a body shot.
Sarducci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacReady was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarducci.
MacReady misses with a double jab
and Sarducci counters with a nice uppercut.
MacReady moves away from the strike by Sarducci.
Sarducci throws a hook but MacReady blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady misses with a body shot.
Sarducci avoids the body shot from MacReady.
Sarducci swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacReady looks to land a combination but Sarducci avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarducci misses its target.
MacReady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Sarducci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That has opened up RJ MacReady's cut even more.
Sarducci throws the left hand but MacReady avoids the punch easily.
As Sarducci backs off MacReady throws a huge counter combo but Sarducci manages to avoid it all.
MacReady shoots in for a takedown but Sarducci shows good takedown defense.
MacReady misses with a right hand
and Sarducci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacReady tries for a takedown but Sarducci circles away easily
and Sarducci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

MacReady is rocked!
RJ MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sarducci checks a leg kick.
MacReady connects with a right hand. Sarducci shakes it off.

Oooooh!!! Sarducci has knocked MacReady down with a huge combo! Sarducci steps away and waves a wobbly MacReady back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
MacReady is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarducci finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarducci flashes MacReady a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. MacReady's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. MacReady crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sarducci punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guido Sarducci!
An out of breath Guido Sarducci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
RJ MacReady was interviewed post fight and said 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.