PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 97 p4p, 16 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 232 p4p, 34 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing More - Go To War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGuire
vs
Mayhem

193 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

180 cm
33
224 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Dauntless
Red Light Coffeeshop

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
XFighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mayhem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem slips under a jab.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayhem's calf.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayhem on the side of the head.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayhem avoided it.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Mayhem moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.

Mayhem gets control of McGuire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire tries to stand but Mayhem is controlling from the bottom.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
Mayhem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryer McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a nice body shot.

Mayhem moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire misses with a leg kick

and Mayhem counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
Mayhem trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem passes into half guard.
Mayhem working McGuire over with strikes.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
Mayhem stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
McGuire throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
Mayhem walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mayhem counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick

and Mayhem counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.

McGuire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Mayhem scores with a body shot.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGuire thumps Mayhem with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Mayhem counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mayhem shoots and misses
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayhem's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mayhem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Mayhem is now in McGuire's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by McGuire!

Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire wants to get up but he can't break Mayhem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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 preventing the sweep.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayhem is on top in guard.

Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by McGuire!

McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Mayhem tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bryer McGuire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayhem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire throws a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Mayhem's leg but Mayhem calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayhem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Mayhem tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Mayhem back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mayhem is rocked!
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mayhem's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mayhem's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Bryer McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.