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Event:
DUEL#160
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
Rahman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but McGuire Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
Rahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr 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 Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rahman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away.
McGuire Jr throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Rahman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman scores with a push kick.
McGuire Jr throws a right and a left that Rahman avoids nicely. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire Jr.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
Rahman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with a low kick.
Rahman swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
#CL2#
McGuire Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire Jr misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
McGuire Jr manages to break the clinch.
Mujibur Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman throws a low kick, looking for McGuire Jr's leg but McGuire Jr calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire Jr there.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.#CL2#
McGuire Jr rushes Rahman and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahman jumps guard but McGuire Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
McGuire Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Rahman is rocked!
McGuire Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Rahman! More strikes from McGuire Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rahman lies dazed against the cage as McGuire Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Mujibur Rahman had this to say: 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.
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Event:
DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hauser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauser.
Hauser has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire Jr 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 Hauser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hauser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hauser! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hauser. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hauser slips under a jab.
Hauser slips a jab from McGuire Jr.
Hauser misses with a wild body shot.
Hauser goes for a double leg but McGuire Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire Jr continues to drive forward.
Hauser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conrad Hauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauser is looking to chop away at McGuire Jr's legs.
Hauser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
Hauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire Jr misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hauser as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauser.
Hauser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Hauser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hauser feints and then cracks McGuire Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire Jr down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hauser or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire Jr, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Hauser misses its intended target.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hauser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hauser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight left.
Hauser slips a jab and a cross from McGuire Jr.
Hauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hauser.
Jab from McGuire Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Conrad Hauser has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hauser tried to score with a low kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
Hauser motions for McGuire Jr to come forward. Hauser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Hauser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire Jr misses its target.
Hauser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Hauser takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire Jr looks to land a left hand but Hauser moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hauser misses the target.
Hauser scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
McGuire Jr instigates a clinch.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hauser. That's going to slow McGuire Jr down.
McGuire Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hauser just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauser cracks a nice hook into McGuire Jr's ribs.#TD#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hauser's guard.
Hauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire Jr's guard. #REVB#
Hauser stays in close to McGuire Jr's body and controls the position.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hauser wants to get up but he can't break McGuire Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hauser trying to control but McGuire Jr is working from the bottom.
McGuire Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hauser is one step ahead there.
Hauser pushing down on McGuire Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hauser is looking for a kimura but McGuire Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hauser to get the leverage.
Hauser trying to mount his opponent but McGuire Jr defends it.
Hauser trying to control the action but McGuire Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire Jr is looking to improve his position.
McGuire Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGuire Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hauser is trying to maintain the position but McGuire Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conrad Hauser will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##TD#
McGuire Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hauser is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire Jr working over Hauser with some ground and pound. Hauser looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hauser is trying to stand back up but McGuire Jr is controlling him
McGuire Jr working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Hauser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire Jr is working away from the top position though.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ralph McGuire Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hauser tries to roll over but McGuire Jr keeps him under control.
Hauser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hauser.
Hauser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire Jr wants to pass the guard but Hauser is keeping the position.
McGuire Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
McGuire Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hauser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hauser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire Jr is fighting to break Hauser's control of his arms but Hauser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire Jr is in close to Hauser's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Conrad Hauser's cut even more.
McGuire Jr postures up.
#SUB2#
McGuire Jr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hauser has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McGuire Jr manages to get his head free but now Hauser has transitioned to an armbar! McGuire Jr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hauser! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrad Hauser!
Conrad Hauser thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Rumble needs to keep his hands up - McGuire Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Rumble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumble.
Rumble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rumble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a series of punches but Rumble avoids them all with ease.
Rumble has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Rumble fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire Jr in the body.
McGuire Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rumble with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McGuire Jr pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumble.
Rumble stalling in the clinch.
Rumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumble.
A body shot lands from Rumble.
Rumble dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rumble regains guard immediately. #T1#
McGuire Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rumble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire Jr cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rumble is trying to control the position but McGuire Jr postures up.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Rumble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire Jr works over Rumble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire Jr is one step ahead there.
McGuire Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumble is trying to keep McGuire Jr in close.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rumble has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire Jr with a nice head shot there.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Rumble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rumble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Rumble is trying to control the position but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumble trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rumble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rumble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire Jr postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Rumble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rumble works the jab nicely.
McGuire Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by McGuire Jr.
Rumble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire Jr's head backwards.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick from Rumble.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire Jr! But no joy.
Crunch! Rumble slams his shin into McGuire Jr's torso.
Rumble lands a head shot.
Rumble lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire Jr's head.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr jabs Rumble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
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!
A good leg kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination. Rumble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumble avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rumble sprawls well. Rumble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Rumble avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumble misses the target.
A jab from Rumble misses.
Rumble digs a good hook to McGuire Jr's body.
McGuire Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumble's calf.
Rumble throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire Jr! But no joy.
McGuire Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Rumble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rumble wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Rumble tenderised McGuire Jr's leg. McGuire Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumble, as that shot connected.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumble.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumble is looking to chop away at McGuire Jr's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr throws a right hand that Rumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Rumble also avoids with ease.
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination but Rumble avoids it well.
McGuire Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rumble swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire Jr.#T3#
McGuire Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumble.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
Rumble connects with a body shot.
McGuire Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumble defends well and McGuire Jr ends up having to push Rumble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
McGuire Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
Rumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rumble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
Rumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch but Rumble slips to the side
and Rumble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
McGuire Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Rumble stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumble.
Barney Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
McGuire Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumble.
As Rumble backs off McGuire Jr throws a huge counter combo but Rumble manages to avoid it all.
Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumble avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
McGuire Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rumble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Rumble sneaks out the side door and pushes McGuire Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rumble dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire Jr misses the jab.
McGuire Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Rumble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
It seemed like McGuire Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumble with a jab.
Rumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumble. Rumble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumble pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire Jr back to the cage. Rumble follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire Jr just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGuire Jr cracks Rumble with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rumble with a jab.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Rumble.
Rumble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire Jr staying out of range there.
McGuire Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumble throws out the jab.
Rumble misses the jab.
McGuire Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Rumble is wise to it.
McGuire Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire Jr 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.
Rumble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rumble throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
McGuire Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Rumble tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rumble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rumble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Rumble throws a leg kick which misses McGuire Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire Jr tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
Rumble is looking to slow McGuire Jr down with leg kicks.
Rumble connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Rumble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
You can see that McGuire Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rumble misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble throws out a leg kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range and Rumble only half commits.
Rumble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumble throws a solid leg kick but McGuire Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rumble.
McGuire Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
Rumble blocks a head kick by McGuire Jr.
Rumble lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire Jr's sensitive parts. #T4#
A combination from McGuire Jr does no damage.
Rumble slips under a jab.
Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire Jr just manages to avoid it.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire Jr off balance momentarily.
McGuire Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire Jr throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rumble counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire Jr's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumble. That's going to slow McGuire Jr down.
Rumble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire Jr.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumble circles away.
Rumble lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumble misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rumble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumble 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#139 Skrumbo vs Eirikson
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuire Jr somewhat.
Dog takes a swing at McGuire Jr's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by McGuire Jr's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire Jr slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dog throws a low kick, looking for McGuire Jr's leg but McGuire Jr calmly moves out of range.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dog thuds a left hand into McGuire Jr's body.
McGuire Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Dog feints a counter leg kick.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Dog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dog cracks McGuire Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire Jr misses its target.#T1#
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire Jr moves away.
Dog throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr moved away.
Dog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire Jr rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
McGuire Jr clinches up with Dog and pushes him back against the cage.
Dog misses with a body punch.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dog pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog prevents a body shot from McGuire Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Dog.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.#CL#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Dog.
McGuire Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Dog misses with some punches.
Dog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dog tries to work over McGuire Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr misses with some punches.
McGuire Jr tries to pull guard but Dog holds him up against the cage and eventually McGuire Jr drops back down to his feet.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with the head strike.
#TD#
McGuire Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dog tries to roll over but McGuire Jr keeps him under control.
Dog is still trying to improve position.
Dog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGuire Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGuire Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dog desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dog works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog is controlling McGuire Jr's posture.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog pulls McGuire Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Dog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuire Jr trying to strike off his back.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.#CL#
McGuire Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
McGuire Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dog in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGuire Jr can't get the takedown.
Dog tries a body shot but McGuire Jr blocks it.
Big Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
Dog misses with the head strike.
McGuire Jr is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph McGuire Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Dog blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire Jr's elbow. #TD#
McGuire Jr is trying to trip Dog. He has hold of a leg but Dog is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGuire Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr. #T1#
Dog has control of McGuire Jr's left arm, preventing McGuire Jr from doing any damage.
Dog is trying to keep McGuire Jr in close.
McGuire Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
McGuire Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dog is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
McGuire Jr won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr.
Ralph McGuire Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire Jr throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire Jr postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
McGuire Jr is working Dog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
McGuire Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Dog's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire Jr works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuire Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dog manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire Jr or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
McGuire Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire Jr lands a right hand. #BC2#
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire Jr blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but McGuire Jr pushes him off.
McGuire Jr throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire Jr is out of range and Dog settles back down.
McGuire Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuire Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. McGuire Jr pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr avoids the body shot from Dog.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuire Jr is defended easily by Dog.
Despite the aggression on Dog's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog throws a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Dog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGuire Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire Jr backing away here, and Dog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dog misses with a right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dog there.
Dog cracks McGuire Jr with a good jab.#CUT2#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dog 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.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire Jr looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog scores with a shot to the body.
Dog connects with a body shot.#T1#
Dog thuds a left hand into McGuire Jr's body.
Dog lands a jab.#CUT2#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire Jr walks straight into a right hand from Dog - that's dropped him! Dog jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McGuire Jr from any more punishment! McGuire Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Dog!
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Event:
DUEL#131 Skrumbo vs Feltre
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
McGuire Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Dren.
Dren digs a good body shot into McGuire Jr's ribs.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dren slips a jab and a cross from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr works Dren's body with a nice hook.
Dren throws a right and a left that McGuire Jr avoids nicely.
Dren defending well as McGuire Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dren blocks the body kick.
Dren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the side of Dren's head but Dren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dren tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dren defends well and McGuire Jr ends up having to push Dren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As McGuire Jr looks to move away, Dren throws a big counter combo but McGuire Jr just gets out of the way.
McGuire Jr throws out a loose jab but Dren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dren throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire Jr avoids it.#T1#
Dren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dren moves away.
McGuire Jr shoots for a takedown but Dren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zdravko Dren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a right hand that Dren ducks under and follows up with a left that Dren also avoids with ease.
Dren lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuire Jr is defended easily by Dren.
Dren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dren loads up on a big right hand but McGuire Jr slips the punch.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from McGuire Jr misses its intended target.
Dren avoids the head kick by McGuire Jr.
Dren feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
McGuire Jr misses with a looping left.
Dren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Dren misses the shot to the body.
Dren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
McGuire Jr gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dren can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGuire Jr cracks Dren with a big right hand but Dren just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McGuire Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
McGuire Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dren is doing well to control the position and prevent McGuire Jr from advancing to side control.
Dren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dren looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dren looking to control.
McGuire Jr throwing strikes from guard but Dren blocks nicely.
McGuire Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dren working a defensive guard but McGuire Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
McGuire Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Dren is rocked!#T4#
McGuire Jr advances to mount.
Oh Dren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire Jr loads up with a big shot that hurts Dren! He's pulled McGuire Jr in close but McGuire Jr has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dren survive? More strikes from McGuire Jr and Dren is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ralph McGuire Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DUEL#126 Vee vs Proctor
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
McGuire Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through McKenna's hands, connecting with McKenna's forehead.
McGuire Jr is thwarting McKenna's attempts to control the position.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McKenna is holding on to half guard well.
McGuire Jr is pressing down on McKenna's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKenna is holding on for now.
McGuire Jr thows a huge punch but McKenna dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire Jr.
McKenna wants to get back to full guard.
McKenna trying to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though. #T1#
McKenna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKenna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire Jr.
McKenna is looking to control McGuire Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenna avoid being mounted?
McKenna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire Jr is thwarting McKenna's attempts to control the position.
McKenna is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire Jr working over McKenna with some ground and pound. McKenna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKenna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKenna is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
McGuire Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
Ground and pound from McGuire Jr. #SUB#
McGuire Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKenna sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire Jr connects with a nice short shot to McKenna's temple.
McGuire Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKenna is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKenna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire Jr is working away from the top position though.
McGuire Jr 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.
McGuire Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
McGuire Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nice strikes from McGuire Jr there. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKenna trying to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKenna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKenna trying to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McKenna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGuire Jr is staying active.#T4#
McKenna is trying is best to control the position here.
McKenna is trying to stand back up but McGuire Jr is controlling him
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through McKenna's hands, connecting with McKenna's forehead.#CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
McKenna is trying to maintain the position but McGuire Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McKenna manages to get to full guard.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr.
McKenna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire Jr throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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.
#R2#
McGuire Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKenna's waist but McKenna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire Jr off to one side.
McKenna misses with a body kick.
McKenna throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKenna swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
McKenna misses with a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
McGuire Jr gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
McGuire Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from McGuire Jr crashes against the mat.
McKenna wants to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKenna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGuire Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
McKenna is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire Jr has mounted him!#T1#
McGuire Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#
Gus McKenna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gus McKenna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
McGuire Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montezuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Montezuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montezuma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montezuma tries to move into range but McGuire Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Montezuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montezuma circles away quickly and effectively.
Montezuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Montezuma manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montezuma was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
Montezuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montezuma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire Jr misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Montezuma is looking for a counter combo.
Quetzal Montezuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
Montezuma lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire Jr seems unphased.
#T1##CL2#
McGuire Jr has managed to clinch.
Montezuma presses McGuire Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire Jr looks winded!
McGuire Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Montezuma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Montezuma misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr prevents a body shot from Montezuma.
McGuire Jr is trying to pull guard but Montezuma has him pressed against the cage.
Montezuma lands a left hand.
#CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Montezuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire Jr looking for a takedown. #TD2#
McGuire Jr has Montezuma pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGuire Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Montezuma tumbling to the mat - McGuire Jr dives into Montezuma's guard.
Montezuma is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Montezuma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGuire Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montezuma keeping full guard, as McGuire Jr tries to pass.
Montezuma has McGuire Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montezuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montezuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire Jr is working Montezuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Montezuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire Jr is one step ahead there.
Montezuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Montezuma has wrist control.
McGuire Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Montezuma wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire Jr is now in half guard.
McGuire Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montezuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire Jr postures up.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montezuma is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Montezuma passes McGuire Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Montezuma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Montezuma scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire Jr should have avoided that one.
Quetzal Montezuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
McGuire Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montezuma!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montezuma holds on to McGuire Jr's head and controls the position momentarily.
McGuire Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Montezuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire Jr working the ground and pound.
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 Quetzal Montezuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Montezuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montezuma throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montezuma swivels and escapes.#CL2#
McGuire Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire Jr is working for takedown but Montezuma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quetzal Montezuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Montezuma.
A right handed body shot lands from Montezuma.
Montezuma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montezuma misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Montezuma.
McGuire Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Montezuma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma tries to throw a body punch but McGuire Jr avoids it by throwing Montezuma back against the cage.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
Montezuma pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montezuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montezuma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire Jr or not.
Nice body punch from Montezuma.
Montezuma is leaning against McGuire Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Montezuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montezuma can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire Jr controls the action.
Montezuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire Jr's elbow.
Montezuma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire Jr can't get the takedown.
Montezuma lands a right hand.
Montezuma lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire Jr backwards.
McGuire Jr tries for a takedown but Montezuma manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Montezuma.
Montezuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
Montezuma lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Montezuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Montezuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Montezuma.
Montezuma works on McGuire Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Montezuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuire Jrs head.
Montezuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire Jr.
Quetzal Montezuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Montezuma lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montezuma scores with a shot to the side of McGuire Jr's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montezuma.
A nice left hand lands by Montezuma.
Still in the clinch, Montezuma scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Montezuma lands a right hand.
McGuire Jr takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
McGuire Jr is rocked!
Montezuma has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Montezuma finish him?
McGuire Jr blocks an uppercut.
Montezuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montezuma lands a big right hand that drops McGuire Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Montezuma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Montezuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quetzal Montezuma!
Quetzal Montezuma retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Quetzal Montezuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#115 Arjuna vs Jihad
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellis scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Ellis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellis connects with a jab.
Ellis misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Ellis pushes him away.
Ellis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by McGuire Jr.
Ellis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire Jr at a distance.
McGuire Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellis doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
McGuire Jr has closed the distance and engaged Ellis in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire Jr.
Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire Jr.
A short right from McGuire Jr on the inside.
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis throws a head punch that misses.
Ellis misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards. #KD2#
McGuire Jr drops Ellis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ellis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!
McGuire Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Ellis! More strikes from McGuire Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ellis lies dazed against the cage as McGuire Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ralph McGuire Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Fist tries to keep at a distance but McGuire Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McGuire Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McGuire Jr with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Fist can't handle though.
McGuire Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fist's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fist has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Fist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr stands up over Fist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fist is retaining full guard. #T1#
Fist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr passes into half guard.
McGuire Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
McGuire Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fist sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McGuire Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire Jr. #T2##SUB#
McGuire Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Fist's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire Jr trying to pass the guard but Fist defending well.
McGuire Jr with the ground and pound but Fist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGuire Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuire Jr is putting a hurting on Fist here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4##SUB#
McGuire Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire Jr with the ground and pound but Fist regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fist has hold of McGuire Jr's hands but McGuire Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McGuire Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Fist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGuire Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Fist misses the jab.#TD#
McGuire Jr scores with a takedown into Fist's guard.
McGuire Jr forces his way into half guard.
Fist is trying is best to control the position here.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
McGuire Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fist defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGuire Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
McGuire Jr is trying for a kimura here. Fist looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuire Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Fifth Fist was interviewed post fight and said 'My daddy can win ur daddy!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire Jr defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push McGuire Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Emelianenko tries to sprawl but McGuire Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire Jr working some strikes from top position.
McGuire Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Emelianenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire Jr escapes and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Emelianenko looking for a sweep but McGuire Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
McGuire Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Emelianenko is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Emelianenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuire Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Emelianenko tries to hold on but McGuire Jr pushes him away.
Emelianenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! McGuire Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko looking to control.
McGuire Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGuire Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
#T3#
McGuire Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
McGuire Jr pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Emelianenko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McGuire Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McGuire Jr!
Check out the look on McGuire Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko is controlling McGuire Jr's trapped leg to prevent McGuire Jr from advancing to side control.
Emelianenko wants to control but McGuire Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire Jr lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Emelianenko gets caught flat footed, as McGuire Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a triangle here but McGuire Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Emelianenko looks to move to half guard but instead McGuire Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
McGuire Jr lands a big elbow.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McGuire Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McGuire Jr is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire Jr to get the leverage.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but McGuire Jr keeps him under control.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with McGuire Jr in his half guard.
Emelianenko pushes McGuire Jr off but McGuire Jr dives into side control.
#T2#
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.
McGuire Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
McGuire Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Emelianenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGuire Jr's guard! Nice work there by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko stands up over McGuire Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire Jr, not yet. #T3##SU#
McGuire Jr is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGuire Jr misses with the body kick#TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
McGuire Jr prevents Emelianenko from moving into mount.
McGuire Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emelianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Emelianenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGuire Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emelianenko's guard! Nice work there by McGuire Jr!
McGuire Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
McGuire Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire Jr throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ralph McGuire Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko landing with the ground and pound.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire Jr is retaining full guard.
McGuire Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire Jr misses with a head kick.
McGuire Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire Jr as he avoids it easily.
McGuire Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire Jr digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
McGuire Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from McGuire Jr misses.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. McGuire Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aleksandr Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
McGuire Jr digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
McGuire Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
McGuire Jr lands an uppercut.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuire Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
A short uppercut from McGuire Jr.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Emelianenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Emelianenko drops to his knees and McGuire Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Britton lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire Jr seems unphased.
Britton misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tel Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGuire Jr rushes Britton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Britton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Britton.
McGuire Jr taking a breather.
McGuire Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Britton misses with the head strike.
McGuire Jr lands a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr stalls.
McGuire Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton stops a takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
Britton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
McGuire Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britton is one step ahead there.
McGuire Jr keeping full guard, as Britton tries to pass. #T1#
Britton wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire Jr blocks nicely.
Britton wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
Britton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
McGuire Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Britton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Britton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire Jr controls Britton momentarily but Britton frees himself.
Britton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britton distracts McGuire Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Britton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Britton 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.
Britton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but McGuire Jr blocks nicely.
McGuire Jr looking to control.
McGuire Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Britton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McGuire Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire Jr postures up.
Britton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Britton.
Britton is pulling down on McGuire Jr's head to control his posture.
Britton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire Jr's guard. #REVR#
McGuire Jr is pulling down on Britton's head. It's preventing any offense from Britton, at least for the moment.#T4#
Britton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Britton works over McGuire Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
Britton is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire Jr has wrist control.
Britton throws an elbow that misses. McGuire Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Britton's guard. Nice move by McGuire Jr!#REVB#
Britton wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Tel Britton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A cross from Britton lands.
McGuire Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Britton coming out on top.
McGuire Jr takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr misses with a looping left.
Britton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britton throws a jab when McGuire Jr was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Britton misses the target.
Britton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
McGuire Jr instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
McGuire Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britton working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Britton working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
McGuire Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
McGuire Jr keeping moving, preventing Britton from controlling successfully.
McGuire Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Britton passes McGuire Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Britton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuire Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGuire Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Britton sits in half guard.
McGuire Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Britton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Britton is looking to take a break and control but McGuire Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire Jr keeping control of the position.
McGuire Jr trying to control here.
Britton lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Britton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Britton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Britton throwing shots but McGuire Jr is blocking nicely.
McGuire Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Britton from advancing position.
Britton slips a nice elbow through McGuire Jr's hands, connecting with McGuire Jr's forehead.#T3#
McGuire Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Britton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
McGuire Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Britton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Britton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Britton is looking to advance position but McGuire Jr won't allow it.
McGuire Jr trying to control but Britton postures up.
Britton prevents McGuire Jr from improving his position.
Britton working over McGuire Jr with some ground and pound. McGuire Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Britton lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire Jr is looking to improve his position.
Britton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Britton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Britton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Britton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
McGuire Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire Jr pulls Britton in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tel Britton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Britton 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 Jr ducks under a wild hook from Britton.
Britton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Britton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Britton throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Britton moves out of range easily.
Britton misses with a body shot
letting McGuire Jr counter with a right hand.
Britton 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.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Britton misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Britton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Britton avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr tries to bum rush Britton with a series of wild strikes but Britton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britton.
McGuire Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Britton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Britton scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire Jr tries to land a front kick but Britton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Britton sizes up McGuire Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Britton throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Britton is out of range.
Britton throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britton. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr throws a jab when Britton was well out of range.
McGuire Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Britton doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr thuds his right hand into Britton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Britton looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
Britton throws a hook but McGuire Jr blocks it.
Britton tries to clinch there but McGuire Jr circles away.
It seemed like McGuire Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire Jr walks into a jab.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Britton is just out of range.
A big left from McGuire Jr misses.
Britton misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire Jr misses with a body kick.
Britton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Britton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
Britton lands a jab to the head.
Britton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.#CL2#
McGuire Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Britton fails to land.
Britton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire Jr backwards.
Tel Britton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Britton backwards.
McGuire Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britton. #CUT#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Britton.
McGuire Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Britton lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Kasvi tries to clinch there but McGuire Jr circles away.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasvi checks a low kick from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
McGuire Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Kasvi's side.#CL#
Kasvi clinches.
McGuire Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasvi takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from McGuire Jr on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr letting Kasvi take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land.
Kasvi wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasvi. #T1#
McGuire Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasvi has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands a right hand.
Kasvi stalling.
Kasvi managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Jyrki Kasvi's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the body from McGuire Jr misses
and Kasvi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
McGuire Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kasvi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
McGuire Jr trying to control but Kasvi is working from the bottom.
McGuire Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kasvi.
My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that McGuire Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGuire Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Kasvi wants to stand but McGuire Jr is controlling the position.
McGuire Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGuire Jr wants to pass the guard but Kasvi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kasvi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Kasvi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire Jr is trying to drag Kasvi to the mat but Kasvi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGuire Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire Jr being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.
Kasvi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasvi's head. #T4#
Kasvi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Jyrki Kasvi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire Jr looks to throw the jab but Kasvi is out of range.
Kasvi throwing a counter right hand but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away.
McGuire Jr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kasvi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kasvi looks to clinch but McGuire Jr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kasvi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 31: Booney Vs Stenson
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Lansky wants to clinch up but McGuire Jr keeps it at a distance.
Lansky tries to clinch but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
Lansky tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lansky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lansky wants to clinch
enabling McGuire Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
Lansky moves in looking to clinch but McGuire Jr pushes him off.#CL#
Lansky clinches up against the cage.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Lansky pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr pushes Lansky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
McGuire Jr gets through Lansky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
McGuire Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
Lansky working aggressively here.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from McGuire Jr - that landed with a thud.
Lansky misses with some punches.
Good body shot from McGuire Jr.
Lansky is breathing heavily.
McGuire Jr lands a body punch.
McGuire Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Lansky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer Lansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lansky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Lansky closes the distance but McGuire Jr moves to the side
and McGuire Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
A good leg kick by McGuire Jr. #T2##CL#
Lansky closes the distance and clinches.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanskys head.
McGuire Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lansky.
McGuire Jr presses Lansky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky blocks a body shot from McGuire Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lansky.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
McGuire Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Lansky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
McGuire Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lansky scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
McGuire Jr lands with a right to the head.
McGuire Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing McGuire Jr back against the cage.
McGuire Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from McGuire Jr.
#BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lansky wants to clinch up but McGuire Jr keeps it at a distance.
Lansky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer Lansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lansky wants to clinch
and McGuire Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire Jr thuds a left hand into Lansky's body.#KD2#
McGuire Jr cracks Lansky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lansky to stand back up!#ROC2#
Lansky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansky switches off momentarily and McGuire Jr cracks him with a monster right hand! Lansky topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McGuire Jr dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McGuire Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire Jr cracks the inside of Turnbull's front leg.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire Jr counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by McGuire Jr - just one landing.
McGuire Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turnbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turnbull momentarily.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Turnbull is quick to defend against it.
Turnbull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turnbull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
McGuire Jr lands a big right hand that sends Turnbull crashing to the mat! McGuire Jr stays standing though and waves Turnbull back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
McGuire Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turnbull.
McGuire Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
McGuire Jr blocks an uppercut.
McGuire Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to McGuire Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
McGuire Jr blocks an elbow strike.
McGuire Jr lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire Jr. #BC#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnbull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Turnbull. Those never looked like landing.
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but McGuire Jr pushes him off.
McGuire Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab.#T2#
McGuire Jr takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire Jr on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Colin Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Turnbull clinches with his opponent.
Turnbull presses McGuire Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
Turnbull doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire Jr circles away.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Turnbull 's knee.
Turnbull with a jab.
McGuire Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbull moves out of range easily.
McGuire Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turnbull staying out of range there.
McGuire Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire Jr's head backwards.#TD#
McGuire Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Turnbull is looking to stand up but McGuire Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuire Jr cracks Turnbull with a solid left hand.
Turnbull has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGuire Jr has passed into side control.
McGuire Jr controls the position from side control.
McGuire Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGuire Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire Jr just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire Jr is looking to take a break and control but Turnbull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turnbull is letting McGuire Jr control him for a moment.
Turnbull struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull stuffs the takedown.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Turnbull.
McGuire Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire Jr pushes Turnbull away with a front kick.
Turnbull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Turnbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Turnbull takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turnbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turnbull throws a big counter head kick but McGuire Jr avoids it with no problem.
Turnbull lands a jab to McGuire Jr's midsection.
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire Jr. That's going to slow Turnbull down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr checks the leg kick.
McGuire Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbull can do to turn this around?
McGuire Jr moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.#T1#
Turnbull lands a body shot.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab.
Turnbull ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire Jr.
Turnbull tests McGuire Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire Jr in his tracks.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire Jr can pounce on him.
Turnbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnbull tries to clinch up.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
McGuire Jr misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
McGuire Jr avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Turnbull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull takes a swing at McGuire Jr's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull leaves McGuire Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is getting worse.
Turnbull misses the jab.
McGuire Jr takes one on the button.
McGuire Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
McGuire Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph McGuire Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire Jr moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
McGuire Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire Jr misses with an uppercut. #T3#
McGuire Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire Jr checks the leg kick.
Turnbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGuire Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but McGuire Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a low kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range easily.
McGuire Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnbull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire Jr scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Turnbull catches McGuire Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Turnbull.
McGuire Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turnbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ralph McGuire Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McGuire Jr clinches. #T4#
A short left from McGuire Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from McGuire Jr.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
McGuire Jr tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire Jr tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing McGuire Jr back against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McGuire Jr on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
McGuire Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire Jr controls the action.
A hook to the body from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Turnbull 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.
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!
#R3#
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for McGuire Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turnbull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Turnbull's midsection.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire Jr throws out the jab.
Turnbull unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range and McGuire Jr settles back down.
Turnbull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire Jr attempts a counter takedown but Turnbull avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull thumps McGuire Jr with a low kick.
Turnbull's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turnbull scrambles back to his feet.
Turnbull tests McGuire Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
#T1#
McGuire Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turnbull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire Jr blocks the leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a hook. McGuire Jr ducked under it nicely.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch.
McGuire Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from McGuire Jr misses.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
Turnbull pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire Jr is out of range and Turnbull settles back down.
McGuire Jr looks for a takedown but Turnbull sprawls well.
And Turnbull responds with a good body kick, but McGuire Jr manages to step out the way in time.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
McGuire Jr throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
McGuire Jr misses the shot to the body.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Turnbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
Turnbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire Jr moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Turnbull moved away.
Turnbull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire Jr walks into a left hand.
Turnbull tries to clinch but McGuire Jr moves away
and McGuire Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Turnbull avoids it.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Turnbull off balance momentarily.
Turnbull checks a low kick from McGuire Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the body kick#TD#
and McGuire Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Turnbull fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Turnbull has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McGuire Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire Jr.
Turnbull wants to stall.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Turnbull lands a left hand.
A short left from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire Jr controls his hands.
McGuire Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr.
A short left from McGuire Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land. #BC#
McGuire Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire Jr lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire Jr looks for a takedown but Turnbull sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph McGuire Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Turnbull.
I think Turnbull 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Colin Turnbull!
A less than humble Colin Turnbull misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Augie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
DJ Augie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr blocks a jab.
Augie throws a body shot but no joy.
Augie missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augie lands with a right hand.
Augie 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.
Augie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr throws a front kick aimed at Augie's knee but Augie avoids it well.
Augie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire Jr. McGuire Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Augie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Augie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Augie lands in his opponent's guard.
Augie throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
McGuire Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Augie has passed into side control.
McGuire Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Augie.
McGuire Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Augie lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Augie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Augie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Augie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Augie tries to move to mount but McGuire Jr blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Augie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
McGuire Jr parries the strikes from Augie easily there. Augie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuire Jr to escape.
McGuire Jr is looking to reverse the position.
McGuire Jr sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control but Augie postures up.
Augie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Augie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr trying to control here.
#T3#
McGuire Jr wants to improve his position but Augie is controlling well.
Augie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Augie!
DJ Augie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GKNY 115 - Karlsson vs Mencken
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
McGuire Jr has Gumption up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire Jr tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption just leaning against McGuire Jr, taking a breather.
McGuire Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gumption.
Gumption pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gumption prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Gumption's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire Jr controls his hands.
McGuire Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire Jr misses with an uppercut.
Gumption avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Gumption was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gumption.#TD2#
McGuire Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gumption wants to stand and escape but McGuire Jr is having none of it.
Gumption tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gumption has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gumption seems keen to control McGuire Jr's posture.
Gumption continues to stall.
McGuire Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gumption is pulling down on McGuire Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire Jr, at least for the moment.
Gumption manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SU#
Gumption decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGuire Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gumption did well to prevent McGuire Jr getting side control.#ES#
Gumption kicks off McGuire Jr and gets to his feet. #CL#
Gumption closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook
and Gumption counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire Jr thinking. #T4#
McGuire Jr throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and McGuire Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Gumption is looking for a sweep.
McGuire Jr wants to take a breather but Gumption manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McGuire Jr.
Gumption working a defensive guard here.
McGuire Jr postures up in Gumption's guard and throws a big left but Gumption blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gumption pulls McGuire Jr in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
McGuire Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gumption. Gumption maintains the clinch.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
McGuire Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Gumption pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
McGuire Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gumption's sensitive parts.
Gumption walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gumption fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire Jr.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption sizes up McGuire Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gumption scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gumption but Gumption pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gumption was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.#T1#
Gumption connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands with a right hand.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
McGuire Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumption is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gumption misses with a wild combination.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gumption moves in looking to clinch but McGuire Jr pushes him off.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from McGuire Jr is predictable there
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab lands there for McGuire Jr.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked McGuire Jr down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly McGuire Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
McGuire Jr is rocked!
Gumption circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGuire Jr to the canvas! McGuire Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gumption keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GKNY 110 - New Year's Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Great throws a jab when McGuire Jr was well out of range.
McGuire Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries a low kick but Great avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
Cyrus Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great misses with an uppercut.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Great throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Great.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire Jr throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Great counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Great lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Great throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Great has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from McGuire Jr.
Great tests McGuire Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Great throws a right and a left that both miss.
Great fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Great.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire Jr misses the target.
Great throws a right hand that McGuire Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire Jr also avoids with ease.#CL#
McGuire Jr instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Great prevents a body shot from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
McGuire Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Great works over McGuire Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Great takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Great lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick which misses Great's front leg but catches the back leg as Great tries to avoid it.
Great takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire Jr throws a body punch but Great moves out of range.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Great was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is getting worse.
Great looks to land a left hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range nicely.
Great takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great slips a straight right by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr with a hook.
McGuire Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Great counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Great.
The crowd cheers as McGuire Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Great doesn't seem phased though.
Great lands the left hand.
Great 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.#T3#
McGuire Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Great.
Great has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr slips a straight right by Great.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Great.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire Jr, right into the meat.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Great counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire Jr.
Great missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Great 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 Jr slips a straight right by Great.
Great lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Great's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire Jr under the eye.#CUT2#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Great misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##CL#
McGuire Jr moves into the clinch.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Great throws a right and a left that both miss.
Great looks to land a combination but McGuire Jr avoids it well.
McGuire Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Great throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Great looks winded!#CL#
McGuire Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Great or not.
McGuire Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Great blocks a body shot from McGuire Jr.
Great is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire Jr to keep the fight standing.
McGuire Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Great has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGuire Jr uses from the top position.
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 Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Great takes a step back to recover.
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire Jr. That's going to slow Great down.
McGuire Jr moves away from the strike by Great.
Great 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 Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire Jr lands a jab.
Great moves away from the strike by McGuire Jr.
Great moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr tries to land a front kick but Great steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Great throws a hook but McGuire Jr blocks it.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
That kick from McGuire Jr tenderised Great's leg. Great is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Great.
McGuire Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Great throws a hook but McGuire Jr avoids it easily.#T1#
McGuire Jr cracks Great with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire Jr. That's going to slow Great down.
McGuire Jr throws the kick towards the body but Great avoids it.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
You can see that Great has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Great.
Great misses with a straight right.
Great lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire Jr's head.
McGuire Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Great takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Great.
McGuire Jr slips a straight right by Great.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Great was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
Great misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Great closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
McGuire Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Great.
McGuire Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. Great looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to the head.
Great moves out of range as McGuire Jr throws a body kick.
McGuire Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Great looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Great.
Great lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Great will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Great fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Great uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Great's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Great. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Great sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Great releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Great throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire Jr slips a jab from Great.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Great ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire Jr moves away.
McGuire Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Great is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Great. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Great has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire Jr.
Great takes a kick to the side of the head.
Great jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Great slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ralph McGuire Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Great is out of range and McGuire Jr settles back down.
McGuire Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Great misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Great missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Great's calf.
Great has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire Jr.
Great looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
McGuire Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
McGuire Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Great, pushing him back against the cage.
Great tries to pull guard but McGuire Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet.
McGuire Jr tries a body shot but Great blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuire Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from McGuire Jr.
Great misses with a two punch combination.
Great closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Great throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire Jr feints and then cracks Great's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Great down.
Great misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Great is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGuire Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Great misses the body punch
and McGuire Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire Jr tried to score with a low kick but Great checks it.
Great moves out of range as McGuire Jr throws a body kick.
Great throws a shot from downtown. McGuire Jr moves away and avoids it.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Great moves away.
McGuire Jr stuns Great with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Great steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire Jr. That one must have hurt.
McGuire Jr lands with a straight right. Great didn't see that one coming.
McGuire Jr looks to throw the jab but Great is out of range. #T1#
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Great.
Great misses with the combination.
Great takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Great throws out a loose jab but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Great uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Great uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from McGuire Jr.
Great blocks the body kick.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Great is rocked!
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Great.
McGuire Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire Jr misses with a looping left.
Great avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
McGuire Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Great's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Great. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr throws a wild body kick that Great sees coming a mile off.
McGuire Jr scores with a head kick.
Great is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire Jr finish him?
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!
Great throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire Jr 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.
Great swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Great seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination but Great avoids it well.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch.
Great takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands an overhand right.
McGuire Jr misses with a body kick.
McGuire Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
McGuire Jr clobbers Great with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Great.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Great.
McGuire Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Great counters with a left to the body.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Great is looking for the big counter here.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Great.
Great throws out a counter right but McGuire Jr avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
Great throws a combination that misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Great steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Great just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Great 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 Jr scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire Jr takes a swing at Great's ribcage but misses.
McGuire Jr misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Great.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Great takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Great on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire Jr. McGuire Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Great 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Great looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cyrus Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph McGuire Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Great throws a series of punches but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Cyrus Great had this to say: 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.
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Event:
GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire Jr slips a jab from Tua .
McGuire Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tua checks a leg kick nicely.
Tua misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tua swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch.
Tua misses the jab.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from McGuire Jr finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Tua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.#TD2#
McGuire Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tua makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
McGuire Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire Jr moves out of range easily.
McGuire Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by McGuire Jr - just one landing.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.#CL2#
McGuire Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Tua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire Jr lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head. #TD2#
McGuire Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tua regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
McGuire Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr is looking to advance position but Tua has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
McGuire Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGuire Jr regains half guard.
McGuire Jr trying to hold on to Tua 's head to control him but Tua postures up.
Tua is taking a breather. McGuire Jr 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.#T3#
Tua prevents McGuire Jr from improving his position.
McGuire Jr moves into full guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control the position.
Tua stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tua 's guard. #REVB#
McGuire Jr works over Tua with some ground and pound from guard.
Tua looking to control.
#T4#
McGuire Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr.
Tua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire Jr controls the pace.
Tua wants to sweep here but McGuire Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
That's time! Tua 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
McGuire Jr takes one on the button.
McGuire Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
McGuire Jr scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua motions for McGuire Jr to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire Jr throws a low kick but Tua moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua moves out of range as McGuire Jr strikes.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire Jr.
Tua checks a low kick from McGuire Jr.
Tua defending well as McGuire Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr blocks a head kick by Tua .
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Tua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGuire Jr eats them both and turns towards Tua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Tua looks to land a right hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range.
Tua avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
Tua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua misses with a low kick.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr with a poor takedown
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr moves away from the strike by Tua .
McGuire Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
McGuire Jr forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McGuire Jr manages to break the clinch.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
McGuire Jr lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua misses the jab.#T3#
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tua circles away.
McGuire Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire Jr counters with a left to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
McGuire Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire Jr looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
McGuire Jr lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua 's hand.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua checks the leg kick.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire Jr defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Tua steps away.
McGuire Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire Jr.#T4#
McGuire Jr is looking to chop away at Tua 's legs.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua avoids the head kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a front kick aimed at Tua 's knee but Tua avoids it well.
McGuire Jr swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tua is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
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#
McGuire Jr lands with an overhand left.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire Jr, right into the meat.
McGuire Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from McGuire Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire Jr lands a jab to Tua 's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
McGuire Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tua 's head.
Tua missing with a left hand there. McGuire Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the side of Tua 's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on McGuire Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws out a loose jab but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua dodges the punch combination from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tua saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from McGuire Jr tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McGuire Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Tua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and McGuire Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Tua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ralph McGuire Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua 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:
GKNY 96 - Durden vs Kinshaw
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Creighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Creighton misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Creighton misses.
Creighton tries to work over McGuire Jr's front leg with a kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
Creighton misses with a leg kick.
Creighton feints and then cracks McGuire Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire Jr down.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Creighton throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire Jr moves out of range easily.
It looked like McGuire Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuire Jr throws a shot from downtown. Creighton moves away and avoids it.
Creighton throws out a powerful jab.
Creighton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Creighton. Beautiful body shot.
Creighton tried to score with a low kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
McGuire Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creighton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire Jr can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Creighton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire Jr blocks the body kick.
#T1#
McGuire Jr moves out of range as Creighton throws a body kick.
Creighton throws a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Creighton 's knee.
Creighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creighton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Creighton as he connects with a hook.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creighton was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr jabs Creighton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creighton throws a solid leg kick but McGuire Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Creighton.
McGuire Jr swings for the body but Creighton moves out of range.
McGuire Jr 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.
Creighton lands a front kick.
Creighton throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Creighton throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Creighton thows a leg kick but McGuire Jr checks it
and McGuire Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Creighton 's knee.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Creighton lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire Jr's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creighton tries to land a leg kick but McGuire Jr saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Creighton looks winded!
Creighton misses with a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Creighton wants to land a leg kick but McGuire Jr is out of range.
Belzebob Creighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
#T2#
McGuire Jr stuns Creighton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creighton wants to slow McGuire Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire Jr misses with a body kick.
Creighton tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire Jr throws a body punch but Creighton moves out of range.
Creighton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Creighton there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Creighton is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creighton is able to avoid easily.
McGuire Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire Jr throws a body punch but Creighton moves out of range.
McGuire Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creighton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Creighton moves out of range easily.
Creighton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Creighton looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Creighton tries to land a leg kick but McGuire Jr saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
A big left from Creighton misses.
Creighton avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
Creighton connects with a leg kick. McGuire Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creighton misses the shot to the body.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Creighton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Creighton does no damage.
McGuire Jr scores with a body shot.
McGuire Jr is looking to wear down Creighton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Creighton avoids the head kick by McGuire Jr.
Creighton throws a jab when McGuire Jr was well out of range.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick from Creighton.
Creighton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Creighton misses with a leg kick.
Creighton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creighton.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Creighton is just out of range.
McGuire Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Creighton throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr missing with a left hand there. Creighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creighton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire Jr is able to avoid easily.
McGuire Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creighton.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creighton.
A low kick from Creighton misses
and McGuire Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Creighton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creighton throws out a leg kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range and Creighton only half commits.
McGuire Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Creighton feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Creighton tried to score with a low kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire Jr misses the target.
Creighton swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a body kick that stops Creighton in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
McGuire Jr drives through and clinches with Creighton against the cage.
Creighton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creighton backwards.
McGuire Jr lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Creighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
A leg kick checked by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Creighton.
McGuire Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Creighton.
McGuire Jr checks a leg kick.
Creighton avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
An inside leg kick from Creighton misses.
Creighton misses with a body kick.
McGuire Jr swings for the body but Creighton moves out of range.
Creighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Creighton throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire Jr.
Creighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creighton connects with a leg kick. McGuire Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Creighton.
Creighton throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Creighton takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Creighton throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creighton is breathing heavily.
Creighton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Creighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
Creighton throws a head kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
Belzebob Creighton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creighton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by McGuire Jr - just one landing. #CL#
McGuire Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creighton stalling in the clinch but McGuire Jr improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire Jr.
#TD#
McGuire Jr jumps into guard, dragging Creighton to the mat.
McGuire Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire Jr has his foot on Creighton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creighton works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creighton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
McGuire Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creighton's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Creighton holds on and takes a little breather.
McGuire Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr prevents Creighton from getting back to his feet.
Creighton keeping moving, preventing McGuire Jr from controlling successfully.
McGuire Jr 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.
McGuire Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Creighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire Jr slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire Jr connects with a nice short shot to Creighton's temple.
McGuire Jr trying to control from half guard but Creighton is working away.
McGuire Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Creighton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Creighton trying to hold on to McGuire Jr's head to control him but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr is trying to control. Creighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creighton is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGuire Jr is trying to control. Creighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creighton pushes McGuire Jr off looking to stand but McGuire Jr dives back in and keeps control.
McGuire Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creighton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGuire Jr in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire Jr wants to take a breather but Creighton is having none of it.
Creighton tries to kick McGuire Jr off but McGuire Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGuire Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creighton defending well though.
McGuire Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Creighton wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Creighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Creighton defending well as McGuire Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Creighton throws a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
McGuire Jr darts in and clinches Creighton up against the cage.
McGuire Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creighton's elbow.
Creighton prevents a body shot from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to work over Creighton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire Jr digs a right hand underneath Creighton's ribcage. Creighton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Creighton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
McGuire Jr manages to break the clinch.
Creighton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Creighton.
Creighton throws a leg kick
and McGuire Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Creighton throws a leg kick which misses McGuire Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire Jr tries to avoid it.
McGuire Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creighton lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creighton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Creighton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Creighton scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creighton. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creighton moves away.
Creighton throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Creighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creighton.
Creighton flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire Jr steps away.
McGuire Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr is looking to chop away at Creighton's legs.
Creighton looks to land a right hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creighton.
McGuire Jr lands with a hook. Creighton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Creighton cracks the inside of McGuire Jr's front leg.
Creighton throws a front kick aimed at McGuire Jr's knee but McGuire Jr avoids it well.
McGuire Jr is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire Jr with a nice cross.
Creighton misses with a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a body kick that stops Creighton in his tracks momentarily.
Creighton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creighton throws a lazy right hand but McGuire Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by McGuire Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creighton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creighton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire Jr.
#T2#
Creighton misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
It looked like McGuire Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Creighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire Jr.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Creighton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Creighton throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire Jr counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire Jr connects with a high kick.
McGuire Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creighton manages to avoid it.
Creighton misses with a head kick.
McGuire Jr tries to land a front kick but Creighton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire Jr connects with a right hand. Creighton shakes it off.
Creighton throws a front kick aimed at McGuire Jr's knee but McGuire Jr avoids it well.
Creighton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Creighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creighton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Creighton is looking to score with low kicks.
Creighton misses with a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a left to the body.
Creighton throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Creighton sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick from Creighton.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Creighton is having none of it.
McGuire Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creighton.
McGuire Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creighton can do to turn this around?
McGuire Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Creighton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Creighton misses with a leg kick.
Creighton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire Jr misses its target.
Creighton misses the jab.
Creighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Creighton throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr moved away.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Creighton moved away.#T4#
McGuire Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Creighton.
Creighton throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a good low kick that Creighton was not able to check.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch.
McGuire Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Creighton is just out of range.
McGuire Jr misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creighton is fending him off so far but McGuire Jr persists. Nope, Creighton circles away and we're back to standing.
Creighton throws a low kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range easily.
Creighton throws a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire Jr checks a leg kick.
McGuire Jr throwing a counter right hand but Creighton manages to avoid it.
Creighton tried to score with a low kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
McGuire Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Creighton throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belzebob Creighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph McGuire Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creighton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire Jr 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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VCL Fight Night: 35
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire Jr. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington throws a leg kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
McGuire Jr connects with a body shot.#CL2#
McGuire Jr rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
Washington wants to land a leg kick but McGuire Jr is out of range.
Washington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
McGuire Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire Jr avoids the head kick by Washington.
#CL2#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire Jr presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire Jr gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Washington's efforts to push away.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire Jr.#BC2#
McGuire Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Washington misses
and McGuire Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyron Washington has been cut.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Washington is breathing heavily.#CL2#
McGuire Jr gets a clinch.
McGuire Jr is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Washingtons head.
McGuire Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire Jr digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
McGuire Jr stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from McGuire Jr. #T2#
McGuire Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
McGuire Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire Jr cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
McGuire Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Good body shot from McGuire Jr.
Washington letting McGuire Jr take a breather here.#BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands with a right to the head.
McGuire Jr lands a right hand.
McGuire Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC2#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Washington takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire Jr just leaning against Washington, taking a breather.
McGuire Jr is working Washington over against the cage.
McGuire Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire Jr stalling the fight.
McGuire Jr is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD2#
McGuire Jr drops Washington onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Washington is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Washington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire Jr works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire Jr is working Washington over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire Jr creates a bit of distance and cracks Washington with a massive left hook! Washington crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! McGuire Jr stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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VCL Champions: 15
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gerber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber blocks the body kick.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but McGuire Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire Jr lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Sven Gerber has been cut.
Gerber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but McGuire Jr is out of range.
Sven Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire Jr circles away.
Gerber dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Gerber.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
Gerber feints the counter takedown.
McGuire Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
McGuire Jr throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
McGuire Jr throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
McGuire Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ralph McGuire Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
McGuire Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerber throws out the jab. #TD2#
Gerber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gerber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire Jr controlling the position.
Gerber throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire Jr seems keen to control Gerber's posture.#T2#
McGuire Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gerber is looking to advance position but McGuire Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerber is trying desperately to improve position.
McGuire Jr controlling his opponent.
McGuire Jr looking to control but Gerber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerber is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
McGuire Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gerber is looking to get to half guard.
McGuire Jr trying to control but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Gerber tries to hold on but McGuire Jr pushes him away. #T4#
McGuire Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerber is looking to escape.
Gerber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gerber is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gerber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gerber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire Jr controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Gerber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGuire Jr jabs at Gerber's body.
Gerber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Gerber lunges at McGuire Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire Jr's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
McGuire Jr scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire Jr.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber lands with a hook. McGuire Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gerber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
McGuire Jr clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing McGuire Jr back against the cage. #T1#
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber jumps guard but McGuire Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGuire Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerber misses with some punches.
McGuire Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
McGuire Jr lands with a right to the head. #BC#
McGuire Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerber misses with a looping right.
McGuire Jr is looking to wear down Gerber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but McGuire Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ralph McGuire Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from McGuire Jr lands.#T2#
Jab from Gerber.
McGuire Jr lands a nice hook to Gerber's body. Gerber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber lands with a hook. McGuire Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gerber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr blocks a jab.
McGuire Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr scores with a leg kick.
Gerber throws a body punch but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
McGuire Jr digs a good hook to Gerber's body.
McGuire Jr slips a straight right by Gerber.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire Jr slips a straight right by Gerber.#T3#
Gerber throws a hook but McGuire Jr avoids it easily.
McGuire Jr thuds his right hand into Gerber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
McGuire Jr moves into the clinch.
Gerber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire Jr smiles and moves away.
Gerber looks to land a left hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range nicely.
McGuire Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire Jr cracks the inside of Gerber's front leg.
Gerber misses with a left hand #CL#
and McGuire Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gerber wants to stall.
Gerber tries to pull guard but McGuire Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Gerber.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire Jr.
Gerber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGuire Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gerber is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire Jr blocking some punches.
Gerber jumps guard but McGuire Jr stands there with Gerber around his waist. Gerber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire Jr.
Gerber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gerber is trying to pull guard but McGuire Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
McGuire Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Sven Gerber's cut even more.
McGuire Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire Jr takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
McGuire Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber throws a hook but McGuire Jr blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber wants to clinch.
McGuire Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber takes a swing at McGuire Jr's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire Jr.
Gerber throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire Jr counters with a left to the body.
Gerber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Gerber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber throws out a counter right but McGuire Jr avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Gerber's head.
McGuire Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber feints the counter takedown.
McGuire Jr seems to be stalking Gerber here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gerber drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Our winner, Ralph McGuire Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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