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Event: MMMA Clown Caos 27     
Date:   Nov 22, 2017
#R1#
Bilous wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Bilous throws a big shot that misses.
Bilous misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Bilous ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Bilous tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bilous's calf.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bilous sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pavlo Bilous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire misses with a hook.#T1#
Bilous looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Bilous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bilous throws a right hand that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Bilous throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bilous moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Dougal McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bilous saw that one coming.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bilous is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Bilous rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Bilous misses with a punch on the inside.
Bilous throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Bilous scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bilous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bilous.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bilous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bilous working aggressively here. #T2#
Bilous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bilous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bilous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bilous prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Bilous misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Bilous lands with a right to the head.
Bilous lands with a light punch inside.
Bilous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bilous misses with a punch on the inside.
Bilous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Bilous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bilous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bilous gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bilous scores with a hook to the body.
Bilous avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bilous misses with some punches. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Bilous.
Bilous tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bilous clinches with his opponent.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bilous swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bilous swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bilous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bilous pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bilous has McGuire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bilous throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bilous tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bilous.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Bilous managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Bilous.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavlo Bilous will probably get the nod.
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#
Bilous throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Bilous.
Bilous slips a straight right by McGuire.
Bilous tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bilous throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bilous moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Bilous takes the fight into the clinch.
Bilous throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bilous fails to land.
Bilous misses with a punch on the inside.
Bilous misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bilous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous misses with some punches.
Bilous has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGuire after a bit of a struggle.
Bilous misses with some punches.
Bilous is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilous has him pressed against the cage.
Bilous lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Bilous is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bilous working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
McGuire tries to work over Bilous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Bilous lands an uppercut.
Bilous stalling in the clinch.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bilous stalling against the cage.
Bilous working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilous struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bilous.
Bilous misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlo Bilous seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Bilous is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Bilous into the cage.#T3#
Bilous misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bilous lands a shoulder strike.
Bilous lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Bilous trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bilous has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bilous shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavlo Bilous.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Bilous shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bilous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bilous looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Bilous doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Bilous gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Bilous darts in trying to clinch
and McGuire counters with a big head kick but Bilous shrugs it off.
Bilous tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Bilous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire works over Bilous's head and body with a nice combination.
Bilous tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. #CL2#
Bilous gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Bilous tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McGuire dominated that second round.
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#
Jab by Bilous.#CL2#
Bilous instigates a clinch.
Bilous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Bilous tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bilous. That's going to slow McGuire down. #CL2#
Bilous gets a clinch.
Bilous can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bilous.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bilous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilous cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dougal McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous.#T1#
Bilous misses with an uppercut.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bilous's calf.
Bilous misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bilous takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bilous needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Bilous darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
Bilous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bilous throws a head punch that misses.
Bilous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilous wants to clinch.
Bilous closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and Bilous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Bilous missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bilous fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bilous throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bilous looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Bilous wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bilous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilous wants to clinch.#T3#
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bilous if he has to take too many more of those.
Bilous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bilous tries to clinch up.
Bilous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Bilous moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bilous just manages to avoid it.
Bilous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bilous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bilous tries to land a body kick
and Bilous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bilous throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bilous is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire swings for the body but Bilous moves out of range.
Bilous throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Bilous tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Bilous ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bilous looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Bilous tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bilous tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bilous slips a straight right by McGuire.
Bilous throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Bilous tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bilous fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Bilous gets a double leg takedown into McGuire's guard.
McGuire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bilous trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McGuire!

After winning the bout, Dougal McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pavlo Bilous stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '.

 

Event: Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy     
Date:   Sep 20, 2017
#R1#
McGuire digs a good hook to Berhardt's body.
Berhardt wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berhardt.
Berhardt lands with a right hand.
Berhardt walks into a left hand.
Berhardt is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it. #CL#
Berhardt closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Berhardt jumps guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Berhardt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Berhardt sits in half guard.
Berhardt uses his free foot to push down on McGuire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGuire.
Berhardt is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Berhardt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGuire tries to hold on but Berhardt postures up.
McGuire is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGuire wants to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt breaks from McGuire's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Dougal McGuire has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
The referee warns McGuire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGuire is still in real trouble! Can Berhardt finish him?
Berhardt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Berhardt with the ground and pound from mount.
McGuire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Berhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berhardt winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berhardt working the head and body with strikes.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berhardt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berhardt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
McGuire won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Berhardt - just one landing.
Berhardt misses with a takedown
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
Berhardt slips a straight right by McGuire.
Berhardt tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Berhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
Berhardt wants to clinch.#T1#
Berhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Berhardt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Berhardt blocks an uppercut.
Berhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action. #T2#
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Berhardt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Berhardt checks it.
Berhardt wants to clinch.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berhardt showed some decent athleticism there.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.#T3#
Berhardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berhardt wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Berhardt 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 misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berhardt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Berhardt is controlling him
Berhardt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berhardt trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom. #T4#
Berhardt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Berhardt in his half guard.
McGuire is controlling Berhardt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winslow Berhardt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McGuire'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Berhardt moves out of range easily.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
Berhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Berhardt blocks a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Berhardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Berhardt shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Berhardt moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Berhardt 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 uses from the top position.
Berhardt pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire wants to stand but Berhardt is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Dougal McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Berhardt is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Berhardt pulls McGuire in to control the position. #SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but instead McGuire has moved into half guard.
Berhardt trying to control here.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berhardt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Berhardt trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berhardt tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berhardt trying to control here.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
McGuire slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
McGuire is thwarting Berhardt's attempts to control the position.
Berhardt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGuire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGuire working Berhardt over with strikes.
Berhardt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands strikes from half guard.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!

Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams     
Date:   Aug 20, 2017
#R1#
McGuire throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
McGuire working some strikes from top position.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McGuire has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McGuire is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put McGuire to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mat Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Mat Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Berhardt fails with the takedown.
Berhardt defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berhardt checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Berhardt misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berhardt.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for McGuire.
Berhardt moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Dougal McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Berhardt backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berhardt.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Berhardt misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Berhardt as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Berhardt misses with a double jab
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Berhardt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt is trying to pull guard but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt blocks an uppercut.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire cracks Berhardt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Berhardt blocks the leg kick.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Berhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berhardt.
Berhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berhardt in his tracks.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Berhardt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.#T4#
Berhardt takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Berhardt lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Berhardt scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berhardt swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Berhardt tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
As Berhardt looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Berhardt just gets out of the way.
Berhardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
A nice side step and Berhardt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berhardt slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire jabs Berhardt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Berhardt's legs.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Berhardt throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range. #TD2#
Berhardt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Berhardt tries to pass.
McGuire controlling Berhardt's posture.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berhardt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Berhardt tries to score with some ground and pound. McGuire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Berhardt working away.
Berhardt lands a few punches from side control.
McGuire is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt works to advance to full mount. McGuire defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGuire taking shots to the head.
McGuire is bucking up trying to escape but Berhardt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berhardt working McGuire over with strikes here.
Berhardt landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Berhardt has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire tries to hold on but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Berhardt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Berhardt.#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh McGuire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and McGuire is in trouble!
Berhardt throws a sloppy strike and McGuire uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and McGuire has ended up in Berhardt's guard.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Berhardt wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him. #T4#
McGuire postures up.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Berhardt kicks McGuire off and gets to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
As Berhardt backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire sizes up Berhardt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGuire quickly recovers to half guard.
McGuire throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berhardt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berhardt is working away from the top position though.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Berhardt in his half guard.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Berhardt is stalling here. McGuire is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berhardt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGuire has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berhardt is not content to let McGuire control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berhardt is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berhardt is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Berhardt gets back to full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard. #REVB#
Berhardt postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berhardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berhardt trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Berhardt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVR#
Berhardt looking to control.
McGuire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berhardt is proving hard to escape from.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berhardt trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Berhardt landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winslow Berhardt.
I think Berhardt 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!

An out of breath and clearly excited Winslow Berhardt thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: D51 Nystrom v Militech     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Donkashane.
No luck for Donkashane with that takedown attempt.
Donkashane fails with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Donkashane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donkashane looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donkashane moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.#T1#
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Donkashane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Rascal Donkashane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donkashane closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donkashane thinking.
Donkashane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donkashane closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Donkashane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Donkashane has managed to clinch.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire digs a right hand into Donkashane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donkashane's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire lunges at Donkashane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donkashane's hand.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donkashane misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donkashane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donkashane tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Donkashane.
Donkashane tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Donkashane avoids it with no problem.#T4#
McGuire works Donkashane's body with a nice hook.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donkashane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donkashane on the side of the head.
Donkashane tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donkashane tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Donkashane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dougal McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Donkashane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Donkashane tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire shapes to counter with a head kick.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Donkashane tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Donkashane back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Donkashane is rocked!
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Donkashane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donkashane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a big left hand that crumples Donkashane! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dougal McGuire!
An out of breath Dougal McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: D48 Barrientos v Lopez     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Birmbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Birmbaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Birmbaum connects with a body shot.
McGuire stuns Birmbaum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Birmbaum darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
Birmbaum wants a takedown.
Birmbaum blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birmbaum attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
Birmbaum fails with the takedown
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum misses the body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Birmbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Birmbaum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Birmbaum checks it well.
Birmbaum lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Birmbaum works the jab nicely.
Birmbaum is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire clobbers Birmbaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Birmbaum thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Birmbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birmbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Birmbaum swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Birmbaum misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birmbaum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birmbaum throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it. #TD#
McGuire gets caught flat footed, as Birmbaum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Birmbaum throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Birmbaum from controlling successfully.
Birmbaum won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Birmbaum landing some decent shots from guard.
Birmbaum is looking to pass into half guard but McGuire pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGuire is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Birmbaum, not yet.
Birmbaum working a defensive guard but McGuire manages to pass into side control anyway.
McGuire controlling the position. #T3#
Birmbaum misses with a strike from the bottom.
Birmbaum is looking to reverse the position.
Birmbaum is working hard here to advance position.
Birmbaum is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire has mounted him!
Birmbaum is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Birmbaum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire controlling the position easily from mount.
Birmbaum is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
Birmbaum wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
Birmbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Birmbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Birmbaum is looking to clinch.
Birmbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Birmbaum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Birmbaum moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Birmbaum saw it coming and moves away.
Birmbaum slips a straight right by McGuire.
Birmbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Birmbaum misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birmbaum darts in trying to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Birmbaum misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birmbaum throws out the jab.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birmbaum throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Birmbaum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Birmbaum tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
McGuire cracks Birmbaum with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Birmbaum looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him? #ROC2#
Birmbaum is rocked!
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmbaum misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dougal McGuire!
A very excited looking Dougal McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Saarelainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarelainen.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarelainen tries for a takedown but McGuire circles away easily
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarelainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Saarelainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarelainen.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saarelainen throws a sloppy body shot
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
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!
Saarelainen defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Saarelainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saarelainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Saarelainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuire is trying to defend but Saarelainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
McGuire pushes Saarelainen off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saarelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarelainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saarelainen throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Saarelainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarelainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Saarelainen lands.
Saarelainen slips a straight right by McGuire.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Saarelainen shoots in.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Saarelainen manages to avoid it.
Ahti Saarelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Saarelainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarelainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarelainen throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Saarelainen seems unphased.
McGuire punishes Saarelainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarelainen misses with a looping left.
Saarelainen misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Dougal McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Saarelainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Saarelainen persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Saarelainen.#T3#
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Saarelainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Saarelainen tries to avoid it.
Saarelainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarelainen swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range. #TD2#
Saarelainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saarelainen throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Saarelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Saarelainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saarelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saarelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarelainen advances position into side control!
Saarelainen is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Dougal McGuire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saarelainen moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
A little jabbing left from Saarelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire digs a good hook to Saarelainen's body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarelainen misses with a straight right.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saarelainen jabs at McGuire's body.
Saarelainen goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
Saarelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarelainen has his takedown stuffed
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarelainen throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarelainen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Saarelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarelainen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Saarelainen throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saarelainen misses the body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Saarelainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saarelainen is controlling him.
Saarelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Saarelainen trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saarelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire wants to stand up but Saarelainen is controlling him.
Saarelainen postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarelainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saarelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Saarelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saarelainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dougal McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarelainen has his takedown stuffed
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Saarelainen.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Saarelainen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Saarelainen moves away and avoids it.
Saarelainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarelainen.
Saarelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarelainen.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saarelainen cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Saarelainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saarelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saarelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saarelainen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ahti Saarelainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Saarelainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saarelainen dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Saarelainen's head and hops out.
Saarelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
McGuire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saarelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Saarelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saarelainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saarelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Saarelainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saarelainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire trying to control the position here.
Saarelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saarelainen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Saarelainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Saarelainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Saarelainen is out of range.
Saarelainen shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saarelainen.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahti Saarelainen.
Saarelainen throws an off balance right hand
and Saarelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarelainen throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Saarelainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
McGuire makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Saarelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarelainen slips under a jab from McGuire.
Saarelainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saarelainen stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarelainen scores with a hook.
Saarelainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarelainen stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarelainen throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saarelainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarelainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Saarelainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
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!
Saarelainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Saarelainen misses with an uppercut
and Saarelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Saarelainen moves out of range.
Saarelainen throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saarelainen cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ahti Saarelainen.
I think Saarelainen 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Ahti Saarelainen!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ahti Saarelainen!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ahti Saarelainen!

Ahti Saarelainen wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Highland Games 216     
Date:   Oct 20, 2016
#R1#
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hand Grenade throws out a powerful jab.
Hand Grenade slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hand Grenade misses with a combination
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hand Grenade.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hand Grenade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hand Grenade scores with a body shot. #T1#
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hand Grenade throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand Grenade lands with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Hand Grenade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Hand Grenade lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased. #T2#
Nice shot by McGuire.
Hand Grenade swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hand Grenades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hand Grenade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Hand Grenade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hand Grenade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Hand Grenade slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Hand Grenade takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Hand Grenade misses its intended target.
Hand Grenade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hand Grenade lands a body shot.
Hand Grenade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hand Grenade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Hand Grenade manages to avoid it.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand Grenade.
Despite the aggression on Hand Grenade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand Grenade. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand Grenade.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hand Grenade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hand Grenade swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Hand Grenade's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand Grenade misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hand Grenade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hand Grenade lands with an overhand left.
Hand Grenade tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Hand Grenade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hand Grenade ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand Grenade.
McGuire 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.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Hand Grenade throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hand Grenade ducks down to avoid it.
Hand Grenade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire misses with a left hand
letting Hand Grenade counter with a right hand.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Hand Grenade counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hand Grenade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand Grenade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire punishes Hand Grenade's body with a nice straight punch.
Hand Grenade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target. #KD#
McGuire drops Hand Grenade with a beautiful combination! Hand Grenade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hand Grenade to the canvas! Hand Grenade doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McGuire keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougal McGuire!
A relieved looking Dougal McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Highland Games 209     
Date:   Sep 26, 2016
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perez misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez tries to clinch up
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez with a poor takedown
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.
McGuire scores with a hook.
Perez closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perez! McGuire lets Perez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Pascual Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away. #TD2#
McGuire gets caught flat footed, as Perez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perez.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully. #T2#
McGuire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perez forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Perez seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Perez is working for a submission of some sort.
Perez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though. #T3#
Perez stops McGuire from getting back to his feet.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perez.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire tries to kick Perez off but Perez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGuire is not content to let Perez control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
McGuire connects with a right hand. Perez shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Perez gets a clinch.
Perez digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Perez.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Perez looking for a takedown.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Perez taking a breather. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McGuire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Perez moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
Perez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perez scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.#KD#
McGuire drops Perez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Perez looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Pascual Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Perez tries to clinch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Perez right on the button. Perez goes down! McGuire follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McGuire gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougal McGuire!
After winning the bout, Dougal McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 

 
 
 
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