PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 2113 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 3429 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Enter Sandman . James McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGuire
vs
Laloosh

192 cm
30
210 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

200 cm
43
212 lbs
37 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Blue Moon

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Laloosh circles away.

McGuire moves into the clinch.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laloosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from McGuire.

McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire is defending well against a takedown attempt.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laloosh prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.

McGuire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGuire manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laloosh is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Laloosh tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
Laloosh is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Laloosh is looking to reverse the position.
Laloosh misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Laloosh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laloosh trying to hold on to McGuire's head to control him but McGuire postures up.

Laloosh looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
Laloosh is looking to improve his position.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Laloosh looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire prevents Laloosh from improving his position.
Laloosh has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Laloosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laloosh tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Laloosh actively working from the bottom here.
Laloosh trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Laloosh is working away.
Laloosh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGuire wants to control but Laloosh is keeping him busy.
Laloosh wants to get back to full guard.
Laloosh is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
McGuire controlling the action here.

Laloosh actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGuire cracks Laloosh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laloosh to stand back up!

Laloosh is rocked!

It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laloosh can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking to clinch but Laloosh is avoiding it.

McGuire darts in and clinches Laloosh up against the cage.
McGuire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.

McGuire lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Laloosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laloosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Laloosh's legs - danger averted.

Laloosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laloosh looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laloosh has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laloosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laloosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.

Laloosh working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Laloosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laloosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire stands up over Laloosh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laloosh trying to control the position.
McGuire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Laloosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Laloosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire wants to stand but Laloosh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laloosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laloosh lands a front kick.
Laloosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laloosh cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from McGuire.
James McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Laloosh moved out of range.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Laloosh feints the counter takedown.
Laloosh misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laloosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.

McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGuire drops Laloosh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laloosh looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laloosh is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Laloosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laloosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire slips a straight right by Laloosh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Laloosh out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear, into his post fight interview.