PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 1473 p4p, 202 weight class) and Mike Tycoon (ranked 586 p4p, 89 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Metallica - Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Tycoon has chosen Monkey Business as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McGuire
vs
Tycoon

192 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
220 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Velocity Fightwear

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Perkele!

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tycoon.
Tycoon defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.

Tycoon takes the fight into the clinch.
Tycoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short left from Tycoon.
McGuire is stalling here.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Tycoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tycoon misses with a punch to the body.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Tycoon counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
Tycoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

McGuire instigates a clinch.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tycoon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tycoon.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tycoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tycoon or not.
A body shot lands from Tycoon.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tycoon.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Tycoon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tycoon misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tycoon's sensitive parts.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tycoon is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Tycoon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Tycoon throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon jabs at McGuire's body.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tycoon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire cracks Tycoon with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Tycoon counters with a left to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tycoon was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Tycoon feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Tycoon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

McGuire clinches up against the cage.

McGuire lands a takedown into guard.

Tycoon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGuire throws a jab when Tycoon was well out of range.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Tycoon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Tycoon counters with a left to the body.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tycoon.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Tycoon is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tycoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire wants to break free but Tycoon has control.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Tycoon won't allow it.
Tycoon presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tycoon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tycoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tycoon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tycoon backwards.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.
McGuire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tycoon prevents it.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.

McGuire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tycoon is trying to keep an underhook but McGuire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tycoon tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
Tycoon keeps trying to improve his position.
McGuire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tycoon is trying to escape back to his feet but McGuire uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position but Tycoon is working away.
Tycoon is pushing McGuire's head away, looking to escape. McGuire manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy.
McGuire moves into full mount!
McGuire avoids the attempt from Tycoon to control.
Tycoon really wants to buck McGuire off and get back to his feet.
Tycoon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Tycoon stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position.
Tycoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGuire's guard.

Tycoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tycoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing Tycoon from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Tycoon throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Nice cross by McGuire.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Tycoon throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Tycoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Tycoon checks it
and Tycoon counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon blocks a jab.
Tycoon lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Tycoon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Tycoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and Tycoon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.

McGuire clinches up with Tycoon and pushes him back against the cage.
Tycoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
A right hand to the body from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tycoon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tycoon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tycoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tycoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tycoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Tycoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire looking to stall.
Tycoon gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon lands a right hand.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mike Tycoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tycoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
A short left from Tycoon.
Tycoon prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tycoon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with a body punch.
Tycoon prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, Tycoon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tycoon cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Tycoon is working McGuire over against the cage.
Tycoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to work over Tycoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Tycoon avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tycoon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tycoon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.

McGuire is rocked!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.

McGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McGuire stops Tycoon from standing up.
McGuire cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tycoon wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tycoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tycoon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tycoon!
Mike Tycoon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.