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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Brian Maddox has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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161 lbs
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157 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGuire's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGuire is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maddox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maddox's back!
Maddox wants to control his opponent's hands but McGuire gets his hands free.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuire is trying to stick to Maddox's back but Maddox is turning into McGuire. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGuire's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maddox.
Maddox postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Maddox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We're going to have a standup here because Zander McGuire wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McGuire works Maddox's body with a nice hook.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maddox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maddox moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maddox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire leaves Maddox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maddox pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Maddox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Maddox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maddox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
so Maddox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire wants to improve his position but instead Maddox has moved into half guard.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Maddox is controlling well.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maddox working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire is concentrating on defense, preventing Maddox from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to advance position but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire has hold of Maddox's hands but Maddox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire trying to hold on to Maddox's head to control him but Maddox postures up.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Maddox is controlling well.
Maddox is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Maddox drops an elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to advance position but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maddox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Maddox is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire is trying to control but can't.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire scores with a jab.
Maddox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maddox tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maddox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maddox tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maddox somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Maddox. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
A cross from Maddox lands.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Maddox takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maddox dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Maddox's head and hops out.
McGuire clinches.
Maddox struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Maddox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maddox lands a right hand.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Maddox tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maddox.
McGuire cracks Maddox with a nice body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Maddox tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.
Maddox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maddox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Maddox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maddox there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
McGuire throws a hook but Maddox avoids it easily.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Maddox saw that one coming.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maddox ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
so Maddox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire pulls Maddox in to control the position.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeping full guard, as Maddox tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGuire is trying to keep Maddox in close.
Zander McGuire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maddox shoots in but no luck this time.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Maddox.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Maddox's head back.
McGuire rushes Maddox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Maddox moved out of range.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maddox's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maddox misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maddox can pounce on him.
Maddox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Maddox moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maddox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maddox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Maddox avoids it easily.
Maddox throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maddox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Maddox is now in McGuire's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire has control of Maddox's left arm, preventing Maddox from doing any damage.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maddox throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maddox's guard. Nice move by McGuire!
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brian Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maddox wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox controlling the position.
Maddox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zander McGuire just wasn't active enough.
Maddox misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Maddox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Maddox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire managing to control the position.
Maddox postures up.
Maddox trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Zander McGuire wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Maddox misses with a hook
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maddox scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maddox pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Maddox settles back down.
Maddox keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddox throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
Maddox throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maddox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Maddox.
Maddox checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maddox misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Maddox jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maddox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maddox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brian Maddox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maddox slips under a jab from McGuire.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Maddox avoids them all with ease.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maddox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Maddox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maddox checks a low kick from McGuire.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Maddox dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Maddox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Maddox connects with the punch.
Maddox avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Maddox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Maddox moves his leg out of the way.
Maddox misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maddox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a right hand
so Maddox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire prevents Maddox from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McGuire controlling the action here.
Maddox wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
Maddox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zander McGuire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Maddox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maddox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maddox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maddox is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Maddox throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Maddox only half commits.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maddox lands a nice looking body kick.
Maddox avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Maddox moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maddox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maddox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maddox. That one must have hurt.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire motions for Maddox to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Maddox moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maddox in his tracks.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maddox momentarily.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maddox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Maddox with an uppercut!
Maddox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Maddox.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brian Maddox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Maddox checks it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maddox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Maddox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Maddox knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Maddox is avoiding it.
McGuire blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maddox!
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Maddox.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maddox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maddox on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maddox.
Maddox scores with a body shot.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Maddox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Maddox thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maddox momentarily.
McGuire tries to clinch but Maddox moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maddox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maddox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Maddox shoots in but no luck this time.
Brian Maddox 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.
Maddox dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Maddox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Maddox.
McGuire avoiding damage.
Maddox misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maddox or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire working Maddox over with knees to the body.
McGuire with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Maddox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maddox misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox dodges an elbow strike from McGuire.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddox avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brian Maddox!
Brian Maddox is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Maddox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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