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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Briar McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Boondock Saints Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Briar McGuire!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
It looks like Seth Hughes has been cut.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire is working Hughes over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Hughes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire working Hughes over with strikes.
McGuire drops an elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
McGuire winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire slows the pace down in half guard.
McGuire throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard but McGuire has passed into side control.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hughes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
McGuire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hughes to see if he's OK.
An elbow from McGuire crashes against the mat.
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Briar McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Hughes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
McGuire is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
Briar McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
McGuire cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Hughes throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Hughes.
McGuire tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seth Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses the jab.
Hughes lands with a shot to the body.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.
McGuire jabs at Hughes's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from McGuire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Briar McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seth Hughes's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
McGuire moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Hughes is pressed up against the cage. McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hughes down to the mat. Hughes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
Seth Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Briar McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hughes is trying to keep an underhook but McGuire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Briar McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
McGuire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGuire in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Briar McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Briar McGuire!
Briar McGuire gave a mention to ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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