PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 536 p4p, 468 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 79 p4p, 71 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind blaring out of the sound system. Weismuller has chosen The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGuire
vs
Weismuller

190 cm
30
206
21 - 8 - 0

184 cm
30
215
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
Weismuller scores with a jab.

McGuire moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weismuller.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Weismuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weismullers head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Good body shot from Weismuller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weismuller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Weismuller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGuire up against the cage.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Weismuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weismuller or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weismuller into the cage.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
McGuire is stalling here.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Weismuller with a nice body shot.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller stalls.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big left from McGuire misses.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
McGuire slips under a jab from Weismuller.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weismuller - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weismuller. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weismuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGuire.

It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
McGuire swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weismuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
A jab from McGuire misses.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Weismuller's leg. Weismuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Weismuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Weismuller moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weismuller tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weismuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Weismuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Weismuller counters with a body kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Weismuller instigates a clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire is leaning against Weismuller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Ralph McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire is working Weismuller over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller taking a breather.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weismuller throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Weismuller circles away.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weismuller's knee momentarily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weismuller is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
Weismuller scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Weismuller off balance momentarily.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weismuller is able to avoid easily.
Weismuller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.

Weismuller rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGuire up against the cage.
Weismuller wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weismuller seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Weismuller.
Weismuller stalling against the cage.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Weismuller tries to tie him up.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Weismuller to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Weismuller.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire backing away here, and Weismuller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Weismuller.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuire throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Weismuller lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire motions for Weismuller to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller avoiding damage.
McGuire lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview.