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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arroyo Malavino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the ring accompanied by Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arroyo Malavino!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malavino tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Malavino 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.
Malavino is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Malavino avoids it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malavino was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Malavino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Malavino.
McGuire tries to work over Malavino's front leg with a kick but Malavino checks it.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Malavino counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Malavino to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malavino looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malavino connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malavino 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Malavino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Malavino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malavino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malavino misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Malavino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire thumps Malavino with a low kick.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire lunges at Malavino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malavino's hand.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from McGuire misses.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Malavino swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire lands a good knee to the midsection. Malavino won't want to take too many of those.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Malavino blocks with his arms.
McGuire presses Malavino against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Malavino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malavino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malavino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
An inside leg kick from Malavino misses.
Malavino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malavino avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Malavino.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Malavino lands a left hand.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Malavino, against the ropes.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malavino is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Malavino.
McGuire avoiding damage as Malavino throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
Malavino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Malavino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Malavino.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Malavino tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Malavino.
Malavino working aggressively here.
Malavino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire tries a body shot but Malavino blocks it.
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malavino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Malavino lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
McGuire tries to break free but Malavino pushes him back against the ropes.
Malavino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malavino misses with the head strike.
Malavino takes a shot to the head.
McGuire is working Malavino over against the ropes.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malavino or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Malavino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Malavino misses with a body punch.
McGuire stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arroyo Malavino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malavino walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Malavino misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Malavino.
Malavino moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Malavino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Malavino responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a front kick.
Malavino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malavino scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Malavino throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Malavino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire defending well as Malavino loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malavino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malavino.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Malavino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malavino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malavino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malavino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malavino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malavino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malavino throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Malavino connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malavino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malavino tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malavino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malavino tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malavino was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Malavino swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malavino throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Malavino misses the shot to the body.
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Malavino is just out of range.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malavino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malavino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino counters with a body kick.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Malavino.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
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 ring so we can get back down to business.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malavino. Malavino obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Malavino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malavino throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Malavino throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malavino has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
Malavino throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Malavino breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Malavino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire thumps Malavino with a low kick.
Malavino throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malavino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malavino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malavino takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Malavino motions for McGuire to come forward. Malavino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is looking to wear down Malavino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malavino, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malavino scores a nice knee to the body.
Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
Malavino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malavino.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malavino tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Malavino tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Malavino back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Malavino.
Malavino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malavino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malavino throws a head punch that misses.
Malavino misses with a punch on the inside.
Malavino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malavinos head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malavino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Malavino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire had his way with Arroyo Malavino in that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malavino thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arroyo Malavino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malavino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malavino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Malavino saw it coming and moves away.
Malavino is looking to clinch.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malavino misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malavino tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
Nice uppercut there from Malavino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malavino takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malavino misses with a body shot.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Malavino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malavino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Malavino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malavino.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalavino.
Malavino throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malavino misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Malavino throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire clinches up with Malavino and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malavino struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Malavino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malavino lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Malavino can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malavino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Malavino lands a damaging elbow.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Malavino misses with a low kick.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malavino.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Malavino avoided it.
Malavino throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zander McGuire.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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