PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 321 p4p, 390 weight class) and Seelow Heights (ranked 54 p4p, 64 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Heights has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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
Heights

190 cm
23
206
9 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
209
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Conviction

MKFC
Heavy Metal Drugs

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seelow Heights!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heights throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights is looking to land body kicks.

McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Heights.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Heights tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Heights lands with a nice body kick.
Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Heights lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Heights takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.
Heights tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Heights swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Heights swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heights is able to avoid easily.
Heights takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands a head kick!
Heights swings and misses with a shot to the body

and McGuire counters with a head kick that drops Heights to the mat! Heights scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Heights is rocked!
A cross from Heights lands.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Heights counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Heights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire wants to clinch
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Heights catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! McGuire has knocked Heights down with a huge combo! McGuire steps away and waves a wobbly Heights back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heights crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Heights gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Heights manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heights wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights'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.

Heights throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around?
Heights needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Heights's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heights's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heights misses with a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That has opened up Seelow Heights's cut even more.
Heights throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.
Heights throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
McGuire misses the jab.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.

McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Heights tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Heights back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A clash of legs there as Heights blocks the low kick.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Heights checks it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights.
Heights throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heights throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights lands a head shot.
Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.

McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Heights in a clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Heights misses with the head strike.
McGuire avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Heights down.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well.
Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely.
Heights feints a counter leg kick.

Heights gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head.

Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heights avoids the body shot from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Heights counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire tries to clinch up
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Heights throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire thumps Heights with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Heights checks it
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heights takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Heights tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Heights lands with an overhand left.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Heights lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights misses with the combination.
Heights throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
A cross from Heights lands.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Heights is avoiding it.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heights is looking to clinch.
Heights tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Heights lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body

and Heights counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Heights thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!

McGuire is rocked!
BOOM! Heights lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGuire. McGuire tries to recover but Heights is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGuire lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Seelow Heights rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.