PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 625 p4p, 217 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 96 p4p, 35 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jekyll And Hyde. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGuire
vs
Williams

188 cm
31
206
16 - 11 - 1

192 cm
27
207
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuire gets a clinch.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Williams pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Williams misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Williams avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
McGuire throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses the jab.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Larry Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Williams takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.

Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Larry Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.

McGuire is rocked!
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams misses with the head strike.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Williams.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Williams prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire taking a breather.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Larry Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Williams.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.

Jeez, Mike McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larry Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Williams prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Williams blocks a body shot from McGuire.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Williams!
After winning the bout, Larry Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.