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Event:
Grappling Test Event 2
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles McGuire (ranked 2865 p4p, 359 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 3131 p4p, 384 weight class). McGuire comes to the ring accompanied by Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charles McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
Rutherford has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Rutherford avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire has been working on his balance at River's Edge Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rutherford.
Charles McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rutherford or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Rutherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Rutherford with that takedown attempt.
Rutherford fails with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McGuire (4) vs (0) Rutherford
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control for a moment but Rutherford uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McGuire wants to free his trapped foot but Rutherford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire is thwarting Rutherford's attempts to control the position.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but Rutherford is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuire.
McGuire is trying to control. Rutherford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire trying to control from Rutherford's half guard. Rutherford has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (7) vs (0) Rutherford
McGuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings around for an armbar but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGuire's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (7) vs (2) Rutherford
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (9) vs (2) Rutherford
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGuire wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutherford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rutherford wants to get back to full guard.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Rutherford defends the submission attempt.
Rutherford is not content to let McGuire control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGuire is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to move into half guard but instead Rutherford has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (9) vs (4) Rutherford
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Rutherford is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire controls Rutherford momentarily but Rutherford frees himself.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire wants to hit a switch here but Rutherford passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (9) vs (7) Rutherford
McGuire is squirming around, avoiding Rutherford's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rutherford controlling the action here.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutherford passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (9) vs (10) Rutherford
McGuire looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGuire is looking to improve his position but Rutherford isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
Rutherford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGuire wants to hold on but Rutherford pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford prevents McGuire from getting the reversal.
Rutherford content just to control the position here.
McGuire is working to get back to half guard.
Rutherford controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control the action here but instead Rutherford manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (9) vs (13) Rutherford
McGuire is trying desperately to improve position.
Rutherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGuire tries to hold on but Rutherford postures up.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Rutherford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rutherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
Rutherford controlling from the full mount.
Rutherford tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rutherford looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGuire wants to control but Rutherford is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rutherford wins on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Thomas Rutherford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Grappling Test Event
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles McGuire (ranked 2803 p4p, 344 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 3031 p4p, 367 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire . On his way into the cage it seems that Charles McGuire has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles McGuire seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford shoots in but McGuire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rutherford's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (0) Rutherford
Rutherford is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
McGuire tries to pass to full mount but Rutherford defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rutherford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rutherford keeping hold of McGuire's head, controlling as best he can.
McGuire has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is controlling the pace.
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGuire (2) vs (4) Rutherford
Rutherford has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGuire's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to roll but Rutherford sticks to his back.
Rutherford controlling the position well here. McGuire rolled but Rutherford kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
It looks like Rutherford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford trying to control momentarily.
McGuire tries to break free.
McGuire wants to control his opponent's hands but Rutherford gets his hands free.
McGuire wants to escape the position.
McGuire breaks Rutherford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (4) Rutherford
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutherford is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
Rutherford trying to control the position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is pressing down on Rutherford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rutherford is holding on for now.
McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rutherford defends it well.
McGuire is taking a breather. Rutherford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is working for a kimura but Rutherford is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGuire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position.
McGuire tries to pass to full mount but Rutherford defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Rutherford has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGuire (4) vs (8) Rutherford
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rutherford controlling from the full mount.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutherford has a good base and remains in mount.
Rutherford content just to control the position here.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutherford has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire wants to control but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
Rutherford looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutherford has a good base and remains in mount.
Rutherford content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGuire is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rutherford wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Thomas Rutherford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joe is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
Joe working McGuire over with strikes.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
McGuire trying to control.
McGuire is landing with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is taking a good look at Joe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McGuire!
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with punches from the back. #T1#
McGuire biding his time, looking for the opening.
Joe can't escape the position.
McGuire somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Joe just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joe tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Joe fending off the submission attempt from McGuire.
McGuire punches the canvas rather than the man.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Joe turns into McGuire and is now in his guard.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joe wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
McGuire wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Joe keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Joe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Joe tries to sprawl but McGuire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
McGuire is just content to waste time from the top position. Joe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe stalling away here and it's allowed McGuire to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joe has passed into half guard!
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Joe.
Charles McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half guard.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head. #SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire keeping control of the position.
Joe works his way into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Joe has hold of McGuire's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McGuire seems comfortable defending it but Joe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McGuire is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McGuire is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Joe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a series of punches but Pilvi moves out of range.
McGuire cracks Pilvi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pilvi misses with a body shot.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pilvi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pilvi throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Pilvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Pilvi misses with a wild body shot.
Pilvi takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Pilvi moves away and avoids it.
Pilvi throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Pilvi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Pilvi takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pilvi counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Pilvi swings widly with a right hand
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilvi scores with a nice strike.
Pilvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Pilvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pilvi manages to avoid it.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Pilvi slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left lands for McGuire.
Pilvi tries to clinch up.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Pilvi moved away.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilvi misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pilvi takes a shot to the head.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Pilvi.
#TD2#
McGuire decides to pull guard.
Pilvi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pilvi uses it to pass to side control.
Pilvi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.
Pilvi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
McGuire is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pilvi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Pilvi has control of the leg.
McGuire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilvi is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilvi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pilvi tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilvi misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Pilvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Pilvi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pilvi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veikko Pilvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pilvi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Veikko Pilvi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pilvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pilvi defends it well.
Pilvi moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Pilvi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
A left lands for Pilvi.
Veikko Pilvi is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Pilvi moved out of range nicely.
McGuire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pilvi misses the shot to the body.
Pilvi scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pilvi walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilvi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pilvi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pilvi with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilvi cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Pilvi closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.#T1#
Pilvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Pilvi as the two fighters clinch.
Pilvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pilvi backwards.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Pilvi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pilvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pilvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire is looking to control Pilvi's arms but Pilvi gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire trying to stall but Pilvi improves his position.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Pilvi throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pilvi.
#T2#
Pilvi throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Pilvi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire jabs Pilvi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws the left hand but Pilvi avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilvi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A slow jab from Pilvi misses its intended target.
Pilvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Pilvi.
Pilvi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pilvi throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire slips under a jab.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Pilvi down.
Pilvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pilvi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pilvi lands with an overhand left.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pilvi moves away.
Pilvi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Pilvi misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilvi.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilvi misses with a straight right.
Pilvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pilvi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Pilvi.
Pilvi tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pilvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pilvi thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Pilvi.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilvi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pilvi throws a leg kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Pilvi clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pilvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pilvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Pilvi's shoulder, as Pilvi tries to avoid the shot.
Pilvi moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Pilvi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pilvi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Pilvi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Pilvi's shoulder, as Pilvi tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pilvi throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Pilvi's head but Pilvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Pilvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Pilvi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pilvi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pilvi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pilvi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Pilvi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilvi misses the shot to the body.
Pilvi throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Pilvi down.
McGuire motions for Pilvi to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pilvi loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Pilvi lands with a right hand.
Pilvi misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pilvi misses with a looping right.
Pilvi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pilvi moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pilvi misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Pilvi.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Pilvi's head.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Pilvi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Pilvi saw that one coming.
Pilvi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Pilvi sneaks out the side door and pushes McGuire away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Pilvi's body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pilvi has time to react.
Pilvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Pilvi works the jab nicely.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Pilvi.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pilvi misses the shot to the body.
Pilvi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pilvi throws a big shot that misses.
Pilvi catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire throws the left hand but Pilvi avoids the punch easily.
Pilvi misses with a left hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Pilvi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pilvi looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Pilvi cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
Pilvi is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
Pilvi wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Pilvi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Pilvi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pilvi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pilvi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Pilvi moved out of range nicely.
Pilvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Pilvi's head.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pilvi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pilvi wants to clinch.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pilvi. Pilvi obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pilvi moves away.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pilvi throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles McGuire.
Well Pilvi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Veikko Pilvi!
Veikko Pilvi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Ascension 0412
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire cracks Arnold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Benedict Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGuire lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire throws a strike but Arnold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGuire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Arnold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arnold controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arnold uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold controlling from side mount.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnold is thwarting McGuire's attempts to control the position.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
McGuire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnold is working away from the top position though.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arnold connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire scores with a three punch combo!
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Arnold throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Arnold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed McGuire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Benedict Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire sizes up Arnold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Arnold off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Arnold.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab by Arnold.#KD#
Arnold drops McGuire with a beautiful combination! McGuire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arnold is looking for the KO!#ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Arnold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arnold takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire with the counter takedown but Arnold avoids it easily.#CUT#
It looks like Charles McGuire has been cut.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Arnold takes one on the button.
Arnold moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Arnold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire closes the distance but Arnold moves to the side
and Arnold counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
A cross from McGuire lands.#T1#
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arnold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arnold avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnold.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Arnold misses the jab.
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Arnold throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Arnold tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
A jab from Arnold misses.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arnold swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Arnold scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Arnold counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee. #T2#
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire tests Arnold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Arnold avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Arnold.
McGuire stuns Arnold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Arnold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Arnold ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnold was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Arnold lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnold.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Benedict Arnold has been cut.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Arnold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Arnold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arnold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arnold tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnold.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arnold did well to prevent McGuire getting side control.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
McGuire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McGuire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arnold is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Arnold cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
Arnold throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Arnold throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Arnold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Arnold fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arnold slips under a jab.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arnold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a head kick. Arnold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Arnold closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold. #T1#
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Arnold as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire has Arnold pushed against the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head. #T2#
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire digs a right hand into Arnold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnold's gas tank.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Arnold.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #T3#
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a right hand.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arnold connects with a crisp jab.
Arnold defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Arnold backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Arnold jumps back.
Arnold misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Arnold!
Benedict Arnold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascension 0315
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Sturd Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Sturd Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sturd Jr - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sturd Jr. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back to recover.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.#T3#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Sturd Jr avoids it this time.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
Sturd Jr pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire tries to clinch up.#T4#
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McGuire.
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a right hand that Sturd Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturd Jr also avoids with ease.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGuire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
McGuire tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves away
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from McGuire.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd Jr sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Sturd Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position.
McGuire stops Sturd Jr from standing up. #T3#
Sturd Jr pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that McGuire has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire slips nicely into half guard.
Sturd Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire throws a strike but Sturd Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is fighting to break Sturd Jr's control of his arms but Sturd Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
It looked like Sturd Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sturd Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sturd Jr!
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire with a jab.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Sturd Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sturd Jr is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire has mounted him!#T3#
Sturd Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire trying to control but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
McGuire scoring with strikes but Sturd Jr is staying in there. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
McGuire throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sturd Jr gets back to half guard.
McGuire trying to control the pace.
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Sturd Jr's hands, connecting with Sturd Jr's forehead.#T4#
Sturd Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Sturd Jr catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Sturd Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sturd Jr throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire has Sturd Jr pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Charles McGuire in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Donk. McGuire catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Sturd Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.#T1#
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Sturd Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuire. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sturd Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGuire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jason Sturd Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kroblur moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Kroblur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Kroblur throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kroblur throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroblur doesn't seem bothered though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kroblur digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
McGuire pulls Kroblur into guard.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire trying to control the position.
#T3#
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.
Kroblur postures up.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kroblur.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroblur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Kroblur.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Kroblur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kroblur throws a one two combo.
Kroblur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Kroblur jabs at McGuire's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Kroblur's body. Kroblur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Kroblur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kroblur or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroblur, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kroblur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kroblur after a bit of a struggle.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Kroblur avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Kroblur tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charles McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Kroblur's ribcage. Kroblur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kroblur stalling against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to stall but Kroblur improves his position.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Kroblur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kroblur gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
Matt Kroblur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McGuire.#TD#
Kroblur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kroblur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Kroblur wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire passes to full mount!
Kroblur is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
McGuire controlling his opponent.
Kroblur is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGuire prevents Kroblur from getting the reversal.
Kroblur wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroblur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire trying to control the action but Kroblur just sinks the hooks in.
Kroblur scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Kroblur defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kroblur throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Kroblur had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but Kroblur moves out of range easily.
Kroblur lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kroblur moves away
and Kroblur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Kroblur misses
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur takes one to the chin there.
Kroblur connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a head kick but Kroblur moves out of range.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves out of range as Kroblur strikes.#T1#
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Kroblur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Kroblur moved away.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kroblur.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Kroblur scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
McGuire misses with a straight right. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kroblur controls the action.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
A short body shot lands from Kroblur as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Kroblur works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kroblur scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McGuire wants the takedown. Kroblur is fighting it off but McGuire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kroblur's guard against the cage.
Kroblur working a defensive guard here.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kroblur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely. #T4#
Kroblur is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kroblur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kroblur lands a decent punch to the body there.#SUB#
Kroblur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles McGuire made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EPL 11 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Bolivar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolivar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolivar blocks a jab.
Charles McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolivar tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Bolivar throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire connects with a jab.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolivar prevents a body shot from McGuire. #BC#
Bolivar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolivar keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolivar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
McGuire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolivar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bolivar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
Bolivar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Bolivar's ribs.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Bolivar gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire stalling the fight.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolivar throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bolivar misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire feints and then cracks Bolivar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolivar down.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Bolivar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolivar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBolivar.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Bolivar in the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolivar throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolivar is looking to counter punch.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Bolivar's side.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Bolivar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolivar looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Bolivar's side.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolivar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolivar misses its target.
Bolivar moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bolivar counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Bolivar.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolivar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolivar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Bolivar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Bolivar's ribs.
Bolivar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pablo Bolivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bolivar moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Bolivar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolivar throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook. Bolivar ducked under it nicely.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolivar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a low kick but Bolivar avoids it.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolivar. Bolivar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire throws a hook but Bolivar avoids it easily.#T1#
Bolivar lands a body shot.
Bolivar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Bolivar drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolivar lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Bolivar is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Bolivar as McGuire shoots in.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Bolivar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bolivar moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bolivar avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire tests Bolivar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolivar. Bolivar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Bolivar's ribs.
Bolivar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
#T3#
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
Bolivar blocks a leg kick.
Bolivar leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bolivar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pablo Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Bolivar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolivar.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Bolivar's shoulder, as Bolivar tries to avoid the shot.
Bolivar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBolivar.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Bolivar with an uppercut!#T4#
Bolivar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolivar moves away from the strike by McGuire.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Bolivar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Bolivar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolivar but Bolivar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolivar did well to prevent McGuire getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolivar keeping control of the position.
McGuire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolivar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire lands a jab to Bolivar's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Charles McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolivar pinned against the cage. Bolivar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Bolivar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Bolivar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire dives in and grabs Bolivar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolivar pushes down on McGuire's head and hops out.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolivar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Bolivar misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolivar misses the target.
Bolivar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolivar looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire throws a body punch but Bolivar moves out of range.
Bolivar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Bolivar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire with the counter takedown but Bolivar avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pablo Bolivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolivar lands with a right to the head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolivar misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
McGuire pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire managing to control the position.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Bolivar trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuire has Bolivar pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolivar is just out of range.
Bolivar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Bolivar saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolivar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolivar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolivar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands a two punch combo.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Bolivar's ribs.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Charles McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EPL 11.9
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
#TD2#
McGuire has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
McGuire wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
McGuire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from McGuire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGuire tries to move to full mount but Garcia actually manages to regain half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg. #T2#
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire is in bad spot here.
McGuire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia scores with punches to the body.
Garcia punches the canvas rather than the man.
McGuire trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him. #T3#
McGuire tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Garcia throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
McGuire is trying to break free.
McGuire wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free.
Garcia lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
McGuire holding both Garcia 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGuire tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
#T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Garcia.
McGuire grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Garcia has got his arm under McGuire's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McGuire has spun round into Garcia's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Garcia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGuire has picked Garcia up and slammed him! Garcia can't keep hold of the triangle and McGuire manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodney Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a head kick.
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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Garcia.
#TD2#
McGuire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Garcia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGuire has passed into half guard!
Garcia wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Rodney Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Garcia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGuire wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles McGuire.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:19
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:19
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodney Garcia!
A relieved looking Rodney Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EPL 11.8
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Larry avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Larry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Larry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larry moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Larry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larry moves away.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Larry should have avoided that one.
Larry darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
McGuire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larry was covering up waiting for the punch and McGuire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Larry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Larry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGuire looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Larry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Larry!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry is looking to pass into half guard but McGuire pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGuire is in guard.#REVB#
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Larry is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Larry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Larry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McGuire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Larry.#T3#
Larry is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
McGuire tries to score with some ground and pound. Larry controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Larry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McGuire presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Larry is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larry is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
McGuire is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Larry can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lethal Larry has been cut.
Larry is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGuire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Larry hang on?
McGuire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire cracks Larry with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Larry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Larry is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lethal Larry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larry throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McGuire counters with a takedown into side control.
Larry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larry is thwarting McGuire's attempts to control the position.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Larry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Larry is working for a submission of some sort.
McGuire is in trouble now - Larry has advanced to mount! #T1#
McGuire is controlling an arm, preventing Larry from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
BOOM! Larry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGuire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuire trying to control but Larry postures up.
Larry wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Lethal Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Larry is working for a submission of some sort.
Larry tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire is looking to control Larry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?#T3#
Larry tries to pass to full mount but McGuire defends it.
McGuire works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Larry sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. McGuire doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Larry paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from McGuire - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles McGuire!
Charles McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
McGuire has Kingsley up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kingsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Kingsley tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingsley up against the cage.
Kingsley misses with some punches.
Kingsley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Kingsley wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Kingsley is looking for a takedown.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kingsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1##TD#
McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire pulls Kingsley in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingsley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kingsley stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingsley pushing down on McGuire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kingsley passes into side control!
McGuire can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kingsley throws an elbow but McGuire slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGuire tries to buck Kingsley off but Kingsley is having none of it.
Kingsley working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
McGuire is trying to control Kingsley's posture but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingsley working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McGuire looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kingsley pushes past his half guard into mount!
McGuire regains half guard.
McGuire wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Kingsley throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Kingsley takes one to the side of the head.
Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Kingsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kingsley is having none of it.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Kingsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsley.
Kingsley lands with a good body shot.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kingsley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingsley looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingsley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingsley as he avoids it easily.
Kingsley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingsley scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingsley defends it nicely.
Kingsley cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.#T2#
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a hook but Kingsley avoids it easily.
Kingsley misses with a left hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Kingsley checks it
and Kingsley counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Kingsley.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Kingsley's head but Kingsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingsley staying out of range there.
And Kingsley responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
Kingsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingsley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kingsley throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kyle Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A little jabbing left from Kingsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingsley moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingsley throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown. Kingsley fights it but they end up in guard.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingsley looking to control.
Kingsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kingsley wants to control the position but McGuire says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kingsley is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingsley avoid being mounted?
Charles McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kingsley is in trouble now - McGuire has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kingsley.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 19:19
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EPL 11.6
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire tries to counter with a takedown but Tyson is quick to defend against it.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
Tyson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Tyson misses with a hook.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson.
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.#T1#
Tyson misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McGuire clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
Tyson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tyson.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Tyson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
McGuire connects with a jab.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Tyson throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson scores with a jab.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.#TD#
McGuire looking to score a takedown here. Tyson is defending well but McGuire drives through and ends up in Tyson's guard.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Tyson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire controlling the action here.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Tyson is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Tyson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire wants to escape the position.
Tyson throwing damaging strikes from the back! McGuire could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Tyson.
McGuire is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Tyson throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire moves forwards but Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles McGuire has been cut.#T1#
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire with a hook.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Tyson.
McGuire with a hook.
Tyson misses with a right hand
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily. #T2#
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Tyson throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire slips under a jab from Tyson.
Tyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
McGuire backing away here, and Tyson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tyson tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Tyson is breathing heavily.#TD#
McGuire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Tyson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McGuire is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and McGuire ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Tyson looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Tyson.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyson misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 19:20
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 18:20
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 11.5
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Obliteratii misses with a hook.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is getting worse.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a nice body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Obliteratii slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire dives in and grabs Obliteratii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obliteratii pushes down on McGuire's head and hops out.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Zeus Obliteratii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii misses with the combination.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obliteratii or not.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obliteratii can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obliteratii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuire.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Obliteratii lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obliteratii under the eye.
Obliteratii tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire wants to slow Obliteratii down by chopping away at his legs.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Obliteratii finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire tries to clinch but Obliteratii is having none of it.
It looked like Obliteratii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obliteratii takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
McGuire looks to clinch
letting Obliteratii counter with a right hand. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obliteratii's head backwards.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Obliteratii counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Obliteratii finish him?!
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Obliteratii finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks McGuire out cold! What a finish! Obliteratii is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Obliteratii!
A relieved looking Zeus Obliteratii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EPL 11.4
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolivar blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Bolivar throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolivar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
McGuire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolivar's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McGuire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGuire is trying to control. Bolivar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolivar checks a leg kick.
Charles McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Bolivar slips the punch.
McGuire throws a head kick but Bolivar moves out of range.
Bolivar checks a leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolivar moves away.
Bolivar cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Pablo Bolivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolivar lands a slapping body shot.
Bolivar lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolivar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Bolivar.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Bolivar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bolivar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Bolivar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Bolivar misses with a body punch.
#TD#
McGuire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bolivar is trying to keep an underhook but McGuire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire throwing shots but Bolivar is blocking nicely.
Bolivar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire. #T4#
McGuire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolivar wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar is doing well to control the position and prevent McGuire from advancing to side control.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolivar's head.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bolivar dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Bolivar's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bolivar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Bolivar circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolivar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Bolivar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles McGuire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Bolivar throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Bolivar scores with a spinning back kick!
Bolivar tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolivar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Bolivar throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolivar lands with a good body shot.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire tests Bolivar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolivar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolivar lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Bolivar scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Bolivar moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolivar lands a jab to the nose.
Bolivar looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Bolivar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Bolivar scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Bolivar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolivar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pablo Bolivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolivar is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Bolivar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolivar lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Bolivar.
Bolivar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Bolivar misses with a double jab.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolivar loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Bolivar gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolivar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bolivar slips a straight right by McGuire.
Bolivar slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolivar misses with a wild body shot.
Bolivar throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolivar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bolivar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolivar sprawls and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Bolivar
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolivar. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolivar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolivar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bolivar, right into the meat.
Bolivar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Bolivar is predictable there #TD#
and McGuire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bolivar's guard.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolivar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Bolivar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Bolivar throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bolivar lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolivar is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Bolivar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 18:20
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolivar staying out of range there.
Bolivar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Bolivar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolivar manages to avoid it.
Bolivar throws a big shot that misses.
Bolivar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolivar thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Bolivar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Bolivar connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire takes a swing at Bolivar's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Bolivar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Bolivar.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Bolivar moves out of range.
Bolivar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bolivar takes one on the button.
Bolivar misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolivar lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Bolivar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Bolivar misses.
Bolivar throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Bolivar dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolivar slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Bolivar ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bolivar moved out of range nicely.
Bolivar scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolivar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolivar.
Pablo Bolivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolivar misses the target.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bolivar avoids the punch easily.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolivar cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolivar throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolivar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bolivar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bolivar moved out of range nicely.
Bolivar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Bolivar moves away from the strike by McGuire. #T3#
Bolivar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Bolivar.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolivar.
McGuire feints and then cracks Bolivar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolivar down.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolivar.
As McGuire backs off Bolivar throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Bolivar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Bolivar.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolivar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Bolivar slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
Bolivar blocks a leg kick.
Bolivar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Bolivar avoids it well and moves away.
Bolivar is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bolivar checks it.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Bolivar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McGuire misses. #T4#
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolivar.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bolivar avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolivar misses.
Bolivar misses with a low kick.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolivar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolivar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bolivar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolivar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolivar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bolivar swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolivar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolivar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolivar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolivar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Bolivar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Bolivar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolivar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolivar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolivar jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolivar delivers a nice body kick.
Bolivar has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bolivar connects with a body shot.
McGuire lands with a hook. Bolivar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pablo Bolivar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a body punch but Bolivar moves out of range.
Bolivar tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
Pablo Bolivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bolivar moved out of range nicely.
Bolivar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolivar drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
McGuire fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bolivar sprawls well initially but McGuire persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
Bolivar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
Bolivar blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolivar!
McGuire looking to finish with strikes here!
Bolivar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Bolivar tries to hold on but McGuire postures up.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire throwing strikes here but Bolivar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGuire throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bolivar wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire tries to control but Bolivar wriggling away.
McGuire raining down shots from the mount!
McGuire is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGuire working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine from mount but Bolivar is having none of it. #T4#
McGuire lands a heavy elbow.
McGuire landing shots from mount.
Bolivar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Bolivar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolivar is trying desperately to improve position.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Bolivar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 19:19
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 19:19
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Thrul.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Thrul's legs.
And Thrul tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
McGuire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thrul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thrul throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrul is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard. #T1#
Thrul trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
Thrul with a nice cross.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Thrul's legs.
Thrul throws a counter combo.
Thrul explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Thrul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Thrul is now in McGuire's guard.
McGuire is controlling Thrul's posture.#T2##SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thrul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Thrul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thrul wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Thrul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrul landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Thrul defends easily.
#SUB#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thrul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thrul defends well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
Thrul is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Thrul throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrul sprawls and moves away.
McGuire misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Thrul rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Thrul moved out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire stuns Thrul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrul flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.#T1#
A low kick from Thrul is predictable there
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Thrul as McGuire shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Thrul there.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrul counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Thrul ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Thrul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick from Thrul.
Thrul throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
As Thrul backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McGuire misses with an uppercut
letting Thrul counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Thrul avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Thrul throws a big counter head kick but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire throws a hook but Thrul blocks it.
Thrul throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrul misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul counters with a body kick.
Thrul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Thrul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thrul throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thrul throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Thrul looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Thrul counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrul throws a fast counter high kick but McGuire manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thrul connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Thrul misses with an uppercut.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Thrul avoids it.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
Thrul checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EPL 11.1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Clones Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire dives in and grabs Clones Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clones Jr pushes down on McGuire's head and hops out.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Clones Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Clones Jr tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Clones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Clones Jr tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
Clones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clones Jr with a body shot.
Clones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clones Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Clones Jr misses.
Clones Jr scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
Clones Jr delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clones Jr under the eye.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McGuire moves away from the strike by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A big left from Clones Jr misses.
Nice uppercut there from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr slips a jab from McGuire.
Don Clones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a hook but Clones Jr avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clones Jr's guard.
Clones Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Clones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Clones Jr passes McGuire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clones Jr wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Clones Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Clones Jr is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Clones Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Clones Jr is working for an americana but McGuire has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Clones Jr was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Clones Jr from controlling successfully.
Clones Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Clones Jr controlling him for the moment.
McGuire working a defensive guard but Clones Jr passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Clones Jr wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that McGuire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire is staying active underneath Clones Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Clones Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McGuire is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Clones Jr!
Don Clones Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Unbreakable
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
We've been hearing reports that McGuire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Williams misses with a looping right.#CL#
McGuire pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
McGuire has Williams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGuire pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Williams tumbling to the mat - McGuire dives into Williams 's guard.
McGuire stops Williams from standing up.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely. #T1#
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
Williams keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire prevents Williams from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Williams .
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
#T2#
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Williams .
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Carter Williams has been cut.#T3#
A big left from Williams misses.
McGuire throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire slips a jab from Williams .
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A low kick from McGuire misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Williams throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.#T4#
A low kick from Williams is predictable there #TD#
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Our spies down at at Netherlands Top Team & KT inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams 's head.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams is looking to stand up but McGuire isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuire passes into half guard.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire is pressing down on Williams 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Williams 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.
Michael Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter Williams 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Williams , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams . That did some damage!
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Williams .
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Williams does no damage. #T1#
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Williams .
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Williams .#TD#
McGuire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams !
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 control but Williams is keeping him busy. #T2#
The strikes coming from McGuire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks McGuire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGuire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but McGuire drags him back down.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Charles McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGuire has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
McGuire dives in and scores a takedown into Williams 's guard.
McGuire prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position. #T4#
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire passes Williams 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
McGuire is trying for a kimura here. Williams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles McGuire!
After the big win, Charles McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Michael Carter Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Might have to drop down to 170 pounds!!!! 185 is just not good for my health and body!!!'.
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Event:
Infinity: Hunter or Hunted
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Litt throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Litt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litt.
McGuire checks a low kick from Litt.
Litt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Litt circles away and keeps his distance.
Litt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Litt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Litt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire lands with a hook. Litt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Litt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Litt scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Litt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litt.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Litt throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Litt.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Litt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Litt throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Litt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Litt works the jab nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Litt throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire slips under a jab from Litt.
Litt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Litt lands with an overhand left.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litt was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Louie Litt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Litt lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Litt.
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.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litt manages to avoid it.#T3#
Litt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Litt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Litt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Litt wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Litt has control of the leg.
Litt wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working. #T4#
Litt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire missing with punches from the bottom.
McGuire trying to get back to full guard but Litt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McGuire tries to hold on but Litt pushes him away.
Litt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt wants to control but McGuire has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Litt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Litt's head.
Litt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt misses with a body punch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Litt just misses with a punch to the body.
Litt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litt manages to avoid it.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Litt throws a body kick that misses.
Litt thumps McGuire with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Litt ducks down to avoid it.
Litt drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Litt shoots in but McGuire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Litt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litt.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Litt is just out of range.
Litt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Litt tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Litt throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Litt's belly button to the back.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Litt.
Litt blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
A big right from Litt misses.
Nice body kick from Litt.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Litt is out of range.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Litt, right into the meat.
Litt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Litt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Litt as he avoids it easily.
Litt tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Litt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Litt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Litt.
Litt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Litt lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Litt misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Litt misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Litt moved away.
A left lands for Litt.
McGuire swings for the body but Litt moves out of range.
Litt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Litt can pounce on him.
Litt staying out of range there.
Litt feinted with a counter takedown.
Litt loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Litt slips under a jab from McGuire.
Litt misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Litt misses its intended target.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Litt attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
Litt scores with a jab to the body.
Litt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Litt misses.
Litt sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Litt avoids it this time.
Litt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Litt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Litt tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire connects with a single shot there.#T4#
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Litt slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Litt.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Litt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
Litt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire motions for Litt to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litt attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Litt sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Litt avoids it this time.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Litt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Louie Litt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Litt throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litt.
Litt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Litt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire motions for Litt to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Litt shows good takedown defense.
Litt lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Litt throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Litt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Litt throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Litt sees coming a mile off.
Litt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Litt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
A left lands for Litt.#T1#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Litt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Litt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Litt misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Litt scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
Litt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire forces Litt back against the cage and clinches.
Litt is pushing McGuire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Litt slowing the pace effectively.
Litt is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Litt has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Litt looking to slow down the pace here.
Litt is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Louie Litt.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litt.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Litt takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Litt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Litt throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Litt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Litt lands a head shot.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire works Litt's body with a nice hook.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Litt moves out of range.
Litt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Litt misses with a right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Litt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litt was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Litt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litt is looking to land body kicks.
Litt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Litt closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Litt tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Litt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Litt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Litt moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Litt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Litt feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Litt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Litt shakes it off.
Litt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Litt.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Litt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Louie Litt!
After winning the bout, Louie Litt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Fightmaster Tourny Rd 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Slayer lands a lovely overhand right.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Belfort misses
and Slayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort throws a series of punches but Slayer avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slayer.
Belfort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayer circles away.
Slayer lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Belfort connects with a high kick.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Belfort.
A good leg kick by Belfort.
Slayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belfort on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range. #TD2#
Slayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belfort on his heels. He'll look to pass Belfort's guard now, I'm sure.
Slayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belfort tries to kick Slayer off but Slayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belfort does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slayer wants to advance to full mount but Belfort doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Slayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Slayer has hold of Belfort's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Belfort seems comfortable defending it but Slayer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Belfort is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Belfort is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Slayer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustav Slayer!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Slayer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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