PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 366 p4p, 51 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 707 p4p, 102 weight class). McGuire has chosen Nothing More - Go To War as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Fitzsimmons
vs
McGuire

188 cm
42
203 lbs
42 - 23 - 1

193 cm
31
210 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 42 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons works over McGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
McGuire defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
McGuire is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
McGuire cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by McGuire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thumps McGuire with a low kick.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzsimmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
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!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fitzsimmons if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
McGuire defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryer McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Fitzsimmons manages to step out the way in time.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzsimmons eats them both and turns towards McGuire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Fitzsimmons.
Well Fitzsimmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.