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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borisov throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Borisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Borisov persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borisov.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire leaves Borisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Borisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borisov wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Borisov wants to clinch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Borisov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Borisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire takes a swing at Borisov's ribcage but misses.
Borisov with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and McGuire counters with a crisp one two that drops Borisov! McGuire thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Borisov to his feet! Borisov is in big trouble!
Hristo Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov looks winded!
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borisov misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a big right hand! Oh Borisov is in trouble here! McGuire follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
An out of breath and clearly excited James McGuire thanked Velocity Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferguson. That snapped McGuire's head back.
#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Ferguson misses with the combination.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGuire slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#James McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson 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!
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Ferguson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Jeez, James McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson 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.#T2#
Ferguson 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 referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niall Ferguson! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Matariki moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
Matariki prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Matariki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) McGuire
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki controlling the pace.
Matariki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Matariki seems content to control.
Matariki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) McGuire
Matariki works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (8) vs (0) McGuire#T2#
Matariki keeps control of the position as McGuire tries to break free.
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
What can McGuire do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matariki not allowing McGuire to control his hands. #T3#
Matariki controlling from the back.
McGuire is in bad spot here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matariki controls the action.#T4#
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki keeps control of the position as McGuire tries to break free.
#T5#
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGuire's body.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matariki controls the position.
McGuire tries to escape the position.
#T6#
McGuire turns into Matariki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) McGuire
Matariki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Matariki wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. #T7#
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.#SUB2#
McGuire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matariki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (10) vs (2) McGuire#SUB2#
Matariki got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matariki has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Matariki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Matariki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matariki.#T9##SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
Matariki stands and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (13) vs (2) McGuire
McGuire is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Matariki working away.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire wants to control but Matariki postures up.
Matariki advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (15) vs (2) McGuire
Matariki moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (18) vs (2) McGuire
McGuire just looking to survive in the bad position.
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting McGuire buck him off. #T11#
McGuire rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
McGuire trying to control but not successfully.
McGuire breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (18) vs (4) McGuire
Matariki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matariki continues to hold on tight.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matariki has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Matariki pulls McGuire in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuire from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Matariki'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.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Matariki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (20) vs (4) McGuire
Matariki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGuire working for submissions but it's allowed Matariki to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Mapuche Matariki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Furio Spartan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McGuire rushes Spartan and presses him up against the cage.
Spartan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
McGuire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spartan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spartan (0) vs (4) McGuire
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan tries to escape but McGuire has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Spartan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Spartan right now.
Spartan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McGuire is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartan is in bad spot here.
#T1##SUB2#
McGuire looking for the choke but no joy.
Spartan just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Spartan can't escape the position.
Spartan trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
McGuire is cranking Spartan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Spartan! He's tightened the choke and Spartan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James McGuire!
James McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sparxx darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGuire (0) vs (2) Sparxx
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparxx pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire has a hand on Sparxx's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sparxx takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (5) Sparxx
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
McGuire wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McGuire tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Sparxx is trying to stick to McGuire's back but McGuire is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McGuire. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx pulls McGuire in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuire from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (10) Sparxx#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGuire can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
McGuire wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (2) vs (13) Sparxx
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Sparxx controls the position from side control.
McGuire regains half guard.
Sparxx stalling. #SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.#SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (2) vs (16) Sparxx
McGuire tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx staying calm.#T8#
McGuire tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx controls the position.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx controlling the position.
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controls the position. #T9##SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGuire tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx taking a breather here.
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Sparxx.#T10#
McGuire trying his best to control but Sparxx has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuire (2) vs (18) Sparxx
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (2) vs (21) Sparxx
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Sparxx with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
McGuire tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy.
McGuire trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
McGuire is in bad spot here.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx controlling the position well here. McGuire rolled but Sparxx kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
McGuire is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sparxx gets his way!
#SUB2#
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T13#
McGuire tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McGuire tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McGuire looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (2) vs (24) Sparxx
McGuire trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him.
Sparxx controls the position.#T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparxx.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as McGuire tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 24 to 2.
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Gomes throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuire is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGuire sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire tries to kick Gomes off but Gomes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
McGuire won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gomes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McGuire as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gomes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire tries to stand but Gomes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gomes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McGuire frees his head nicely. Oh but Gomes has switched to an armbar! McGuire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but P Cruz moves away.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
P Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
P Cruz avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to drag P Cruz to the mat but P Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.#TD#
McGuire manages to pull guard.
McGuire keeping full guard, as P Cruz tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
P Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
P Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
P Cruz blocks a head kick by McGuire.
#CL2#
P Cruz forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables P Cruz to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGuire has P Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries for a takedown but P Cruz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire tries to pull guard but P Cruz won't allow it.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire wants to stall.
P Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but P Cruz avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #TD#
McGuire has hold of one of P Cruz's legs. P Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but McGuire gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. P Cruz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
P Cruz taking a breather.
P Cruz taking a breather.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
#T2#
McGuire looks to throw the jab but P Cruz is out of range.
McGuire takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire blocks a head kick by P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a big counter combination but P Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice combination there by P Cruz.
P Cruz tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
P Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
P Cruz is looking to clinch.
P Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
P Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
P Cruz misses with a hook
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
P Cruz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
McGuire gets control of P Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
P Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
P Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
P Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
P Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
P Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but P Cruz blocks it.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
P Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
P Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and P Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at P Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for P Cruz.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from P Cruz.
P Cruz is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but P Cruz is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends P Cruz sprawling to the canvas! P Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
#ROC#P Cruz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ricardo P Cruz has been cut.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
P Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but P Cruz is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
McGuire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, P Cruz regains guard.
#SUB#
McGuire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! P Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! P Cruz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
P Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGuire is breathing heavily.#SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but P Cruz defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo P Cruz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
P Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches P Cruz up against the cage.
P Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but P Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire tries to clinch but P Cruz is having none of it.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. P Cruz saw that one coming.
P Cruz with a jab.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but P Cruz is just out of range.
P Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire tries to bum rush P Cruz with a series of wild strikes but P Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire avoids the head kick by P Cruz.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but P Cruz slips the punch.
P Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by P Cruz.
#T1#
McGuire misses with a looping left.
P Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
P Cruz lands an overhand right.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
P Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from P Cruz misses.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but P Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before P Cruz can pounce on him.
P Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and P Cruz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but P Cruz looks OK. McGuire waves P Cruz back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch there but P Cruz circles away.
P Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
P Cruz avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire keeps control of P Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
McGuire tries to pull guard but P Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually McGuire drops back down to his feet.
P Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz blocks a head kick by McGuire.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
P Cruz staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by P Cruz.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
P Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
P Cruz lands a high kick!
McGuire swings for the body but P Cruz moves out of range.
#CL2#
P Cruz has managed to clinch.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but P Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
P Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
P Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as P Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the head kick by P Cruz.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
P Cruz is looking to clinch.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
P Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
P Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
P Cruz lands the left hand.
McGuire lands an uppercut out of nowhere! P Cruz falls backwards - clearly groggy! McGuire dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Crazyhorse throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Crazyhorse scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crazyhorse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Crazyhorse is just out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Crazyhorse ducks down to avoid it.
Crazyhorse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Crazyhorse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crazyhorse cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crazyhorse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crazyhorse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crazyhorse duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crazyhorse misses with a few strikes there.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a hook but Crazyhorse blocks it.
Crazyhorse digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.#T1#
Crazyhorse lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crazyhorse tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is pushing Crazyhorse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crazyhorse avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Crazyhorse improves position.
Crazyhorse throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crazyhorse just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crazyhorse.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Crazyhorse has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Crazyhorse. #T2#
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crazyhorse is defending well for now.
Good body shot from McGuire.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Crazyhorse avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Crazyhorse lands with a left to the head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crazyhorse is defending well for now.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Crazyhorse lands a left hand.
Crazyhorse lands a left hand.
Crazyhorse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crazyhorse pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crazyhorse lands an uppercut.
Crazyhorse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crazyhorse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
McGuire blocks a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crazyhorse can turn it around.
Crazyhorse digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crazyhorse lands with a short shot to the head.
Crazyhorse lands a right hand.
Crazyhorse lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Crazyhorse to work.
A short uppercut from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Crazyhorse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Crazyhorse pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crazyhorse lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Crazyhorse creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McGuire with a big uppercut! McGuire tries to clinch up but Crazyhorse pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McGuire to the mat! McGuire covers up and Crazyhorse unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Crazyhorse!
A relieved looking James Crazyhorse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Waddle counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waddle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waddle misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Waddle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
McGuire has Waddle up against the cage in a clinch.
Waddle wants to take the fight to the mat but McGuire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Waddle stalling.
Waddle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Waddle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Waddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waddle.
A short right from Waddle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Waddle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Waddle defends easily.
#SUB#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Waddle uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Waddle trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire is working to avoid the ground and pound but Waddle connects with a decent elbow.
Waddle wants to stand but McGuire has his arm trapped.
Waddle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGuire works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waddle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Waddle is controlling him
Waddle slips a nice elbow through McGuire's hands, connecting with McGuire's forehead.
Waddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Waddle looks to land a strike but McGuire avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Waddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Waddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waddle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Waddle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waddle working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
McGuire working for a triangle but Waddle defends it easily.
Waddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Waddle lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waddle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Waddle defends easily.
Waddle wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Waddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Waddle trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Waddle trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Waddle 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#
Waddle avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire moves forwards but Waddle connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Waddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Waddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Waddle as the two fighters clinch.
Waddle is pressed up against the cage. McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Waddle down to the mat. Waddle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Waddle.
Waddle lands a nice shot to the body.
Waddle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire throws a push kick but Waddle slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Waddle lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waddle.
#KD2#
Waddle waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped McGuire to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire is looking to stand up but Waddle isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh McGuire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Waddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Waddle gets to his feet and stands over McGuire, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McGuire felt that one! Waddle unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McGuire from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Waddle!
After the fight, Chris Waddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
McGuire cracks Ulfriksson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ulfriksson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Ingolf Ulfriksson has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ulfriksson leaves his chin hanging out and McGuire seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ulfriksson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Velocity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire jabs Clams to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
McGuire rushes Clams and presses him up against the cage.
Clams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
McGuire has hold of one of Clams's legs. Clams is fighting the takedown attempt but McGuire gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McGuire stops Clams from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clams can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
McGuire gets to his feet - Clams follows without any prompting.
Clams walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Clams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire works Clams's body with a nice hook.
Clams looks winded!
McGuire lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Santos's torso.#CL#
McGuire forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santos looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
McGuire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
McGuire is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James McGuire!
After the big win, James McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Velocity Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Dawkins misses its intended target.
Dawkins cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawkins connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dawkins looks winded!#KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Dawkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dawkins looks OK. McGuire waves Dawkins back to his feet!#ROC#Dawkins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Dawkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dawkins prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
Dawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Dawkins stops McGuire from standing up.
Dawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
#SUB#
McGuire has his foot on Dawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawkins works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
McGuire working for a triangle but Dawkins defends it easily.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawkins stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGuire dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dawkins controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
Dawkins wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment. #T3#
McGuire wants to stand but Dawkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dawkins controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dawkins is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire tries to stand but Dawkins is controlling from the bottom.
Dawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire wants to stand but Dawkins is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Dawkins takes one to the chin there.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Dawkins is avoiding it.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawkins misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawkins throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Dawkins cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Dawkins crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Dawkins back to his feet!
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire finds Dawkins's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dawkins flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McGuire lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dawkins will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
NRC 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Fraiberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraiberg scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fraiberg.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Fraiberg counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fraiberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Fraiberg lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraiberg scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fraiberg moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Fraiberg sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fraiberg is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles McGuire limp body while Fraiberg jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Fraiberg!
A relieved looking Michael Fraiberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Fjera persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fjera.
Fjera moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
Fjera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Fjera finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire punishes Fjera's body with a nice straight punch.
Fjera throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Fjera is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McGuire Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Fjera is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear 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.
Jodi Joe Fjera spoke after the fight, saying 'Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Badada tries for a takedown but McGuire circles away easily
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Badada was not able to check.
McGuire drops Badada with a big left hand! Badada is injured, injured bad! McGuire jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dimitrov has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
#TD#
McGuire jumps into guard, dragging Dimitrov to the mat.
#SUB#
Dimitrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimitrov has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dimitrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dimitrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dimitrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Dimitrov is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dimitrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
McGuire isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dimitrov stacks McGuire on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dimitrov! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (3) Dimitrov
McGuire tries to bench press Dimitrov off him but Dimitrov keeps the position.
McGuire is trying to control Dimitrov's posture but Dimitrov avoids it.
Dimitrov is staying tight to McGuire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGuire is not content to let Dimitrov control the position. #T2#
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Dimitrov controls the position.
McGuire tries to buck Dimitrov off but Dimitrov is having none of it.#T4#
McGuire manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily.
McGuire trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dimitrov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (6) Dimitrov
McGuire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5#
Dimitrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Dimitrov sits in half guard. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
McGuire trying to get back to full guard but Dimitrov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (0) vs (9) Dimitrov
McGuire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dimitrov manages to capitalize on a mistake by McGuire to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McGuire (0) vs (12) Dimitrov
McGuire breaks Dimitrov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (12) Dimitrov
Dimitrov keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
McGuire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dimitrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGuire has Dimitrov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (14) Dimitrov#SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dimitrov has passed into half guard!
Dimitrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Dimitrov is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Dimitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Dimitrov has control of the leg.
McGuire moves into full guard.
Dimitrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimitrov defends it easily.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Dimitrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dimitrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Dimitrov tries to pass. #T11##SUB#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dimitrov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (2) vs (17) Dimitrov
Dimitrov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.#T12#
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire is looking to control Dimitrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Dimitrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire won't allow Dimitrov to pass to mount.
Well, if Dimitrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Dimitrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dimitrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
Dimitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitrov wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Daniel Dimitrov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Sledgehammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sledgehammer is breathing heavily.#TD2#
McGuire decides to pull guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sledgehammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sledgehammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sledgehammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Sledgehammer defends easily.
#SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sledgehammer trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sledgehammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Sledgehammer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Sledgehammer defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Sledgehammer defends it easily.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Sledgehammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sledgehammer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Sledgehammer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Sledgehammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sledgehammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGuire is tightening it up a little... Sledgehammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sledgehammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sledgehammer taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James McGuire!
James McGuire gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire slips a straight right by James.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from James.
McGuire avoiding damage.
#TD#
James 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.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
James is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. #REVR#
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
James looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
James lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
James cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
James trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire wants to hit a sweep here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuire hang on?
James tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.
James won't let McGuire get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McGuire tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
You get the feeling that McGuire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
James landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
James working McGuire over with strikes here. #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James lands with some strikes.
McGuire is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James landing shots from mount.
James scoring with strikes but McGuire is staying in there.
James working McGuire over with strikes here. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
James connects with a bit shot that sees McGuire covering up! More strikes from James and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! James is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.#KD2#
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Jarr crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jami Jarr has been cut.
Jarr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jarr counters with a straight 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!#CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarr avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarr.
Jarr managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Jarr struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Jarr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Jarr working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Jarr.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jarr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Jarr with a knee to the head.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Jarr.
A head punch on the inside from Jarr fails to land.
A short left from Jarr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarr.
Jarr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarr avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Jarr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Jarr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarr.
Jarr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
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 working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Jarr manages to get underhooks.
Jarr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jami Jarr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McGuire.#T2#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jarr.
Jarr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarr is defending well for now.
Jarr tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Jarr back against the cage.
Jarr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jarr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Jarr.
Jarr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarr throws a head punch that misses.
Jarr tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Jarr back against the cage.
Jarr avoiding damage.
Jarr misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
Jarr misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Jarr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarr to keep the fight standing.
Jarr lands with a right to the head.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarr avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jarr is keeping busy.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jarr avoids it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Jarr is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGuire is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jarr to the mat. Jarr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Jarr looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Jarr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jarr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is wriggling around but Jarr manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
McGuire wants to stand back up but Jarr manages to pass into side control.
McGuire is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jarr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McGuire gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Jarr dominated that 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.#R2#
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jarr counter with a right hand.
Jarr throws a nice outside leg kick.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Jarr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarr lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Jarr's ribs.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jarr.
Jarr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarr lands an overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Jarr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Jarr throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Jarr defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Jarr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jarr counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check. #CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jarr avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Jarr lands a shot to the body.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Jarr avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Jarr cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Jarr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarr lands a nice uppercut.
Jarr pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Jarr cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Jarr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarr lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarr.
Jarr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Jarr.
Jarr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jarr cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Jarr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarr misses with a punch to the body.
Jarr lands a right hand.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jarr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarr.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Jarr.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarr finish him?
Jami Jarr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarr misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jarr as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Jarr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jarr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McGuire with a big uppercut! McGuire tries to clinch up but Jarr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McGuire to the mat! McGuire covers up and Jarr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jami Jarr!
A victorious Jami Jarr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishimura is just out of range.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a brutal head kick. Ishimura looks out on his feet and McGuire throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). James McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Velocity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
Kosuke Ishimura spoke after the fight, saying 'Jesus is coming back.'. |
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Event:
Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Donk. Tsuruta catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuruta trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.#T3#
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily.
Tsuruta is standing up over McGuire. McGuire looks to escape but Tsuruta dives into side control.
#T4#
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.#TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuire manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuruta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsuruta rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.#T3##CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuruta stops a takedown attempt from McGuire.
#TD2#
McGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta controlling McGuire's posture.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McGuire trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom. #T4#
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta moves out of range as McGuire strikes.#TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsuruta is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsuruta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to McGuire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta controlling the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsuruta 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.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire with a nice cross.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Lehtonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Lehtonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lehtonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Lehtonen trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Lehtonen 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.#SUB#
Lehtonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lehtonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McGuire with the active half guard here but Lehtonen passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehtonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGuire's legs.
Lehtonen prevents McGuire from escaping the position.
Lehtonen wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #T3#
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lehtonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehtonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehtonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehtonen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire tightens his grip and picks Lehtonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Lehtonen manages to land in guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Lehtonen working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire wants to get up but he can't break Lehtonen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehtonen looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen misses with the combination.
Lehtonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Lehtonen gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtonen avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire stalls. #TD2#
McGuire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Lehtonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehtonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Lehtonen defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lehtonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen checks a leg kick.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut.
Lehtonen throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Lehtonen lands.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Lehtonen misses
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire cracks Lehtonen with a good jab.
Lehtonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.#CL2#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehtonen.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehtonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Lehtonen connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehtonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtonen is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Lehtonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire lunges at Lehtonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehtonen's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehtonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lehtonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lehtonen in his tracks.
McGuire takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Lehtonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lehtonen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehtonen walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lehtonen rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lehtonen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen lands the left hand.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtonen.
McGuire lands a jab to Lehtonen's midsection.
McGuire checks a low kick from Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lehtonen sprawling to the canvas! Lehtonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Lehtonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Lehtonen and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Lehtonen manages to get underhooks.
Saku Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McGuire.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lehtonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehtonen managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire stalling the fight.
#TD2#
McGuire jumps guard.
#SUB2#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehtonen defends it easily.
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lehtonen is controlling him. #T4#
Lehtonen trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehtonen won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Lehtonen throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lehtonen throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear 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. |
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Event:
CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nilsen connects with a leg kick.
Nilsen cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilsen looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
Nilsen delivers a nice body kick.
Nilsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a leg kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilsen misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Nilsen backing up. Nilsen nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.#T1#
Nilsen feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Nilsen looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.#T2#
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nilsen forces his way into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to stall here but McGuire recovers full guard.
Nilsen prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
Nilsen stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire wants to stand but Nilsen is controlling the position.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nilsen slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen. #SUB2#
McGuire is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire is looking to get back to is feet but Nilsen passes into side control.
McGuire parries the strikes from Nilsen easily there. Nilsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuire to escape.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
McGuire pushes Nilsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nilsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGuire has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilsen trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilsen.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilsen.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Nilsen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilsen.
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nilsen lands with a right hand.
Nilsen throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilsen thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Nilsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsen punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Nilsen.
Nilsen with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nilsen is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Nilsen tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.#TD2#
Nilsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Nilsen getting side control.
Nilsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire won't allow Nilsen to pass to mount.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nilsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Nilsen. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nilsen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Nilsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Nilsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nilsen is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McGuire'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#
Nilsen lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilsen.
Nilsen connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Nilsen lands a jab.
Nilsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen with a nice cross.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilsen throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
#T2#
Nilsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Nilsen lands a jab.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nilsen cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Nilsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nilsen cracks McGuire with a hook to the temple - McGuire is on wobbly legs here! Nilsen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McGuire falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nilsen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
After the big win, Yacob Nilsen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CEC 697
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Donk. McGuire catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Jab from McGuire.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicolas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Nicolas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicolas - that will leave a mark!
Nicolas stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#T3#
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas thumps McGuire with a low kick.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 misses with a straight left.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
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#
Good shot there by McGuire.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab by Nicolas.#CUT#The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nicolas throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target. #T2#
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas slips a jab from McGuire.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#James McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.#T3##KD#
Nicolas drops McGuire with a beautiful combination! McGuire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicolas is looking for the KO!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Nicolas!
A victorious Harold Nicolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn 721
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saint scores with a nice body kick.
Saint 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.
Saint lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Saint fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Saint throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Saint scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
Saint throws a body kick that misses.
Saint thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
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.
Saint lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saint - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saint. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Saint lands with a light punch inside.
Saint swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint misses with the head strike.
Saint fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Saint fails to land.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Saint pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint working aggressively here.
#T2#
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint.
Saint swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Saint fails to land.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
McGuire throws a body punch but Saint moves out of range.
Saint seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saint throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
Saint comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saint throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Saint looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
Saint with a nice cross.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Saint moved out of range.
Saint seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Saint walks into a jab.#T4#
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!
Saint misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint lands a high kick!
Sloppy strikes from Saint. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Saint steps away.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint.
Saint's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saint duly obliges. #CUT#That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
Saint looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Saint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Saint avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Saint dominated that 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.#R2#
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Saint jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saint looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Saint manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint misses with a looping left.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
Saint misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saint tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Saint buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Saint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Saint.
Saint throws a head punch that misses.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Saint throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Saint misses.
A jab from Saint misses.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Saint avoids it with no problem.
McGuire wants to clinch.#T3#
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Jaden Saint's cut is getting worse.
Saint dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saint throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire moves forwards but Saint connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saint lands a head kick. McGuire smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Saint.
A combination from Saint does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Saint finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint misses with a straight left.
Saint jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Saint slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
A jab from Saint finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Jaden Saint is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint misses with a kick to the body
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
Saint keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Saint has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Saint dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Jaden Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire moves out of range as Saint strikes.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint cracks McGuire with a good jab.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saint swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Saint misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.#T1#
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Saint throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Saint throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saint connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saint really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Saint scores with a push kick.
Saint lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Saint slips under a jab from McGuire.
Saint looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Saint tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint misses with a left hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint is looking to land body kicks.
Saint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Saint misses #KD2#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saint! McGuire lets Saint back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Saint is rocked!
Saint darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Saint is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire moves in close and cracks Saint with a massive right hand! Saint, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James McGuire made sure he mentioned Velocity Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeRozan throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeRozan.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRozan.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeRozan.#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but DeRozan manages to avoid it.
DeRozan thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire backing away here, and DeRozan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
DeRozan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeRozan struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#BC2#
DeRozan breaks the clinch.
DeRozan 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 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeRozan.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGuire cracks DeRozan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a jab when DeRozan was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by DeRozan as he connects with a hook.
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeRozan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeRozan throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRozan. #T3#
A shot to the body from DeRozan misses #KD#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeRozan! McGuire lets DeRozan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#DeRozan is rocked!
DeRozan thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
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 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Thundercock struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Thundercock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. #CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.#BC2#
Thundercock manages to break the clinch.
Thundercock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thundercock takes one on the button.#CL2#
Thundercock pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
Thundercock prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Thundercock slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Thundercock moved out of range.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Thundercock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thundercock lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire lands a jab to Thundercock's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thundercock wants to clinch.
Thundercock throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thundercock, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Thundercock tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Thundercock back against the cage.
Thundercock misses with a body punch.
Thundercock struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Thundercock - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Thundercock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thundercock slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Thundercock is having none of it.
Thundercock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thundercock ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Thundercock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thundercock scores with a jab.
Thundercock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Thundercock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thundercock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tries to pull guard but Thundercock won't allow it.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Thundercock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
McGuire takes a shot to the head. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thundercock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Thundercock 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.
Thundercock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thundercock works the jab nicely.
Thundercock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thundercock manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thundercock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thundercock throws a fast counter high kick but McGuire manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thundercock cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Thundercock lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thundercock cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thundercock was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.#T3#
Thundercock lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thundercock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Thundercock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Thundercock moves out of range.
Thundercock with the inside leg kick.
Thundercock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thundercock lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Thundercock slips under a jab.
Thundercock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thundercock scores with a kick to the body.
Thundercock defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thundercock! But no joy.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thundercock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thundercock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
Theodore Thundercock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Thundercock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Thundercock forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Thundercock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Thundercock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thundercock.
Thundercock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thundercock wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Thundercock lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thundercock.
McGuire misses with a hook. Thundercock ducked under it nicely.
Thundercock lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Thundercock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
McGuire rushes Thundercock and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thundercock dodges an elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Thundercock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Thundercock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thundercock swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercock has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thundercock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thundercock has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Thundercock.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thundercock up against the cage.
Theodore Thundercock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Thundercock lands a right hand.
Thundercock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thundercock can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Thundercock pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Thundercock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thundercock sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGuire has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thundercock has passed into side control.
Thundercock has control of an arm but McGuire manages to advance to Thundercock's back!
Thundercock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Thundercock is trying is best to control the position here.
Thundercock tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thundercock wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
#T3#
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire tries to pass to full mount but Thundercock defends it.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thundercock is trying to get back to full guard.
Thundercock controlling the position well.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thundercock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGuire content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Thundercock.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
Thundercock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thundercock swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Thundercock lands.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theodore Thundercock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thundercock throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Theodore Thundercock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thundercock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thundercock keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Thundercock's shoulder, as Thundercock tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Thundercock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Thundercock circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thundercock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thundercock checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercock throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Thundercock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire swings for the body but Thundercock moves out of range.
#T1#
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thundercock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire wants to clinch
letting Thundercock counter with a right hand.
McGuire tries to move into range but Thundercock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Thundercock there.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Thundercock circles away and keeps his distance.
Thundercock scoring well with a low kick there.
Thundercock scores with a jab.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thundercock. Thundercock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thundercock cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
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!
Thundercock throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Thundercock fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire in the body.
Thundercock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thundercock checks the leg kick.
Thundercock lands a right hook to the body.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thundercock lands with an overhand left.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire swings for the body but Thundercock moves out of range.
Thundercock jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thundercock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thundercock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Thundercock is avoiding it.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thundercock throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Thundercock.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thundercock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thundercock avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thundercock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thundercock looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Thundercock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thundercock lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Thundercock moves out of range easily.
Thundercock with the inside leg kick.
Thundercock throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Thundercock.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Thundercock has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Thundercock has the dominant position.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Thundercock misses with the body kick
and Thundercock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thundercock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thundercock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Thundercock.
Thundercock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thundercock keeps the fight on the outside.
Thundercock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Thundercock counters with an outside leg kick.
Thundercock avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thundercock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Thundercock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thundercock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Thundercock counters with a left to the body.
Thundercock thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Thundercock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Theodore Thundercock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thundercock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Thundercock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thundercock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Thundercock!
Theodore Thundercock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Syn 689 Gravas vs Partio
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from McGuire
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reilly forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Reilly blocks with his arms.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
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.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reilly pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Reilly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T1#
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reilly is defending well for now.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Reilly.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Reilly improves position.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
I was talking to Reilly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Reilly.#T3#
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Reilly manages to get underhooks.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
#T4#
Reilly misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Reilly connects with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Reilly tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Reilly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Reilly has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD2#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Reilly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Reilly looks OK. McGuire waves Reilly back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Reilly scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.#CL#
Reilly clinches with his opponent.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Reilly lands a damaging elbow.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range. #T2#
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
McGuire throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reilly rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly misses with some punches.
#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
Reilly connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reilly has managed to clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Reilly.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reilly gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly misses with the head strike.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reilly clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #CUT#
The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly is working McGuire over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Reilly tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Reilly tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly lands with an overhand left.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Reilly is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?#CL#
Reilly clinches with his opponent.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the cage.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Reilly prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
James McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
Reilly looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Reilly misses its target.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Reilly needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Reilly cracks McGuire with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGuire tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reilly pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGuire is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Reilly!
A relieved looking Mike Reilly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Rautio moves out of range easily.
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.
Rautio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Rautio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rautio lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.#CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rautio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
McGuire lands a head kick!
Rautio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rautio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Rautio keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rautio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
Rautio lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Rautio lands a right hand.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rautio cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Rautio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rautio misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Rautio won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Rautio.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rautio blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Rautio won't allow it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Rautio misses the body punch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Rautio back into the cage.
Rautio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Rautio.
Rautio scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rautio lands a nice looking body kick.#T2##CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire is trying to break free.
Rautio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rautio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rautio blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Rautio pushes him off.
Rautio throws a body kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a hook
and Rautio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rautio connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Rautio misses its target.
Rautio works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rautio to score with a decent uppercut.
Rautio thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire looks winded!#T3#
Rautio throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range. #CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Rautio tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rautio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Rautio lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Rautio.
McGuire tries to circle away but Rautio has him pinned against the cage.
Rautio lands a right hand. #BC#
Rautio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries to clinch but Rautio is having none of it.
McGuire closes the distance but Rautio moves to the side
and Rautio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rautio with a hook.#ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
Rautio connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Rautio scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Rautio finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.#T4##CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Rautio blocks it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rautio pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Rautio.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Rautio has the dominant position.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire wants to break free but Rautio has control.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
A big right from McGuire misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Rautio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rautio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Rautio lands a big right hand that sends McGuire crashing to the mat! Rautio stays standing though and waves McGuire back to his feet!
McGuire looks to clinch
and Rautio counters with a crisp right that sends McGuire to the canvas! Rautio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GC 337 Man vs Bohi
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Neil cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neil scores with a nice head shot.
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neil cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neil manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neil has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Neil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neil manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neil lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil misses with a body kick.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Neil circles away.
Neil lands with an overhand left.
Neil cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.#T1#
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire cracks Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Neil.
Neil throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Neil 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 lands a nice shot that snaps Neil's head back.
#KD2#
McGuire sends Neil crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Neil up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Neil 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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Neil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neil is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McGuire doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Neil crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Neil's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GC 335 Starker vs Coco
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grill manages to avoid it.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grill finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Grill misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Grill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Grill keeps it at a distance.
Grill moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Grill's body.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Grill keeps the fight on the outside.
Grill swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
A little jabbing left from Grill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grill moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Grill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
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.
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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Grill circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
McGuire clinches.
Grill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Grill up against the cage.
Grill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is trying to push Grill away but Grill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Grill breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Grill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grill can pounce on him.
Grill throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire wants to clinch but Grill slips to the side
and Grill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grill 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.#T2#
McGuire tries to clinch but Grill moves away
and Grill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Grill should have avoided that one.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grill misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.
Grill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Grill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Grill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grill.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Grill and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Grill is controlling him.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Grill avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grill fails to land.
A hook to the body from Grill.
Grill has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Grill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Grill connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
McGuire rushes Grill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grill throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grill moves away.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Grill circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grill.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
#TD#
McGuire successfully pulls guard.
Grill postures up.
Grill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Grill passes into half guard.
McGuire wants to control but Grill is keeping busy.
McGuire keeping hold of Grill's head, controlling as best he can.
Grill is controlling the pace.
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 James McGuire will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Grill circles away.
Grill throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Grill keeps it at a distance.
Grill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grill manages to avoid it.
Grill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch but Grill moves out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Grill.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Grill only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Grill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Grill misses its intended target.
Grill with a nice cross.#KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Grill tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Grill back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Grill is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Grill out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GC 329 Cobb vs Megaton
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Walcott.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Walcott keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Walcott drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
#TD#
McGuire pulls Walcott into guard.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire has his hands on Walcott's head, controlling the position.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Walcott is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walcott preventing the sweep.
Walcott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Walcott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walcott lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Stalling in the clinch from Walcott.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Walcott 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walcott.
Walcott avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily. #CL#
McGuire gets a clinch. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Walcott won't allow it.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Walcott has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3##TD#
McGuire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walcott uses from the top position.
Walcott stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
McGuire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGuire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Walcott sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire is pulling down on Walcott's head to control his posture.
McGuire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Walcott being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
McGuire rushes Walcott and presses him up against the cage.
Walcott is working McGuire over against the cage.
Walcott keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Walcott.
A short left from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire wants to break free but Walcott has control.
#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Walcott jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Walcott connects with a looping right hand.
Walcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walcott.#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James 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.
#R2#
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Walcott.
McGuire wants to break free but Walcott has control.
#BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
McGuire tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Joe Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
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 trying to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling him.
Joe Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Walcott pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Walcott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire clobbers Walcott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
McGuire rushes Walcott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to break free but Walcott pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Walcott back into the cage.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire wants to break free but Walcott has control.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walcott has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walcott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Walcott has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walcott has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
Walcott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Walcott.
Walcott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire is trying to break free.#T3#
Walcott taking a breather.
Walcott tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to circle away but Walcott has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling him.
Walcott cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Walcott leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Walcott won't allow it.
Walcott has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walcott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Walcott - that landed with a thud.
Walcott pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Walcott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walcott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walcott lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Walcott cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Walcott has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crack! A monster head kick from Walcott and McGuire falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Walcott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
McGuire blocking some punches.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.#CL#
Alvarez clinches.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Alvarez clinches. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.#CL2#
McGuire darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
McGuire wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2##BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez. #CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez has McGuire pushed against the cage.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
McGuire looks winded!#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Alvarez. #T4#
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
McGuire is working for takedown but Alvarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez 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 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Aaron Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Alvarez tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working McGuire over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
#T1#
Alvarez lands a body shot.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
A body shot lands from Alvarez.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez. #T2#
Alvarez lands a big right hand that drops McGuire! The killer instinct kicks in and Alvarez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Alvarez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron Alvarez thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
McGuire rushes Sturridge and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sturridge wants the takedown. McGuire is fighting it off but Sturridge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGuire's guard against the cage.
Sturridge stops McGuire from standing up. #SUB2#
Sturridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturridge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire controls Sturridge momentarily but Sturridge frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sturridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturridge's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sturridge controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
McGuire postures up.
#SUB#
Sturridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sturridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire won't allow Sturridge to sweep him here.
Sturridge being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Sturridge fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sturridge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sturridge lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire is pulling down on Sturridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Sturridge, at least for the moment.#T3#
Sturridge throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Sturridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturridge works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGuire pulls Sturridge in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturridge is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturridge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturridge throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sturridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sturridge out cold! Sturridge corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James McGuire!
James McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Tardferrus (ranked 6885 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 1825 p4p, 228 weight class). Tardferrus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Headstrong "Trapt". The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Enter Sandman . Ra Tardferrus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ra Tardferrus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuire drives through and clinches with Tardferrus against the cage.
McGuire has Tardferrus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGuire pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tardferrus tumbling to the mat - McGuire dives into Tardferrus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tardferrus (0) vs (2) McGuire
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tardferrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tardferrus looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that McGuire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from McGuire.
Tardferrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire controlling from the top position.
Tardferrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tardferrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tardferrus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tardferrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tardferrus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Tardferrus's legs - danger averted.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tardferrus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tardferrus working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard.
Tardferrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire is continuing to stall.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tardferrus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
Tardferrus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tardferrus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire is sitting in close to Tardferrus's body. Tardferrus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGuire is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGuire is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tardferrus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ra Tardferrus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
#KD#
McGuire drops Fazik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fazik 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.
#CUT#
It looks like Mohammed Fazik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fazik.
Fazik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fazik looks winded!
Fazik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Fazik up against the cage.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.#CL#
McGuire clinches. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
#BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fazik bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! McGuire comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Fazik falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Fazik was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear 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.
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Event:
BCS 3
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Gustafsson.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gustafsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
McGuire trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
McGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McGuire looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire distracts Gustafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gustafsson has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGuire doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can McGuire escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Gustafsson!
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Event:
BCS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ovchinnikov misses with a straight left.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ovchinnikov feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Ovchinnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Ovchinnikov is avoiding it.
Ovchinnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ovchinnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ovchinnikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ovchinnikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big right from Ovchinnikov misses.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ovchinnikov throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Ovchinnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ovchinnikov throws a leg kick #KD#
and McGuire counters with a crisp one two that drops Ovchinnikov! McGuire thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ovchinnikov to his feet! Ovchinnikov is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovchinnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovchinnikov is just out of range.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovchinnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Ovchinnikov pushes him off.
Ovchinnikov throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Ovchinnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ovchinnikov throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
McGuire fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ovchinnikov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ovchinnikov looks to clinch but McGuire throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ovchinnikov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 1676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4301 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Connor Frank told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGuire pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frank manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McGuire (0) vs (4) Frank
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
Frank taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank controlling the position from side mount.
Frank wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Frank controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuire (0) vs (6) Frank
Frank looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frank tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frank looking to take McGuire's back but McGuire rolls and after a scramble, McGuire ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from McGuire to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (6) Frank
Frank keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
Frank looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Frank looking to control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank controlling McGuire's posture.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Frank pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
Frank has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McGuire.
Frank keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Frank controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
McGuire trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank trying to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (8) Frank
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Frank pushing down on McGuire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire trying to control but Frank postures up.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frank is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Frank wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire is pressing down on Frank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (8) Frank
Frank trying to control the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank controlling the position.
McGuire stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Frank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (10) Frank
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Frank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 10 to 4.
A victorious Connor Frank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Laloosh circles away.
#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laloosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from McGuire.
#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laloosh prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.#TD#
McGuire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGuire manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laloosh is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Laloosh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Laloosh tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
Laloosh is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Laloosh is looking to reverse the position.
Laloosh misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Laloosh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laloosh trying to hold on to McGuire's head to control him but McGuire postures up.
#SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
Laloosh is looking to improve his position.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire prevents Laloosh from improving his position.
Laloosh has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Laloosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Laloosh tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laloosh tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Laloosh actively working from the bottom here.
Laloosh trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Laloosh is working away.
Laloosh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGuire wants to control but Laloosh is keeping him busy.
Laloosh wants to get back to full guard.
Laloosh is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
McGuire controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Laloosh actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
McGuire cracks Laloosh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laloosh to stand back up!#ROC#
Laloosh is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laloosh can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking to clinch but Laloosh is avoiding it.
#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Laloosh up against the cage.
McGuire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
McGuire lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Laloosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laloosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Laloosh's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Laloosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Laloosh looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laloosh has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Laloosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laloosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Laloosh working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Laloosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Laloosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire stands up over Laloosh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laloosh trying to control the position.
McGuire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Laloosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laloosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire wants to stand but Laloosh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laloosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laloosh lands a front kick.
Laloosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laloosh cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from McGuire.
James McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Laloosh moved out of range.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Laloosh feints the counter takedown.
Laloosh misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laloosh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
McGuire drops Laloosh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laloosh 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.
Laloosh is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Laloosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laloosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire slips a straight right by Laloosh.#T1#
McGuire fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Laloosh out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuire as he jumps to the side. #CL#
McGuire forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones jumps guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots and misses #KD#
and McGuire counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGuire finish him?!
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
McGuire cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him?
#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
McGuire throws a powerful right kick. Jones tried to block low but the kick was high! Jones was taken right off of his feet! McGuire jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Velocity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
Andrew Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, I've got way more to offer. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Plunkett gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Plunkett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plunkett can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands with a hook. Plunkett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
McGuire has Plunkett up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Plunkett against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
McGuire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Plunkett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McGuire presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McGuire breaks from Plunkett's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Plunkett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Plunkett is rocked!
Plunkett takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McGuire's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Velocity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NSC 30: Power vs Wright
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
#CL#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McGuire drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGuire controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Frost wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Frost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
McGuire rushes Frost and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
McGuire forces Frost back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Frost wants to clinch.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Frost working hard to break the clinch.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuire.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Tobin Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Frost 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.
#CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Frost rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Frost rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Frost rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
A big left from Frost misses. #T1#
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Frost pushes McGuire up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Tobin Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost tries to clinch up.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire scores with a hook.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Frost.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#CL#
Frost rushes McGuire and presses him up against the ropes.
McGuire has Frost pressed against the ropes, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
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 Tobin Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
McGuire rushes Frost and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Frost darts in and clinches McGuire up against the ropes.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it. #CL#
Frost rushes McGuire and presses him up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Frost instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frost tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Frost finds it's target.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Tobin Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McGuire throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Tobin Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position. #T2##BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Frost moves away
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Frost wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobin Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tobin Frost!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tobin Frost!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tobin Frost!
Tobin Frost wins by unanimous decision!
Tobin Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Montana clinches.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montana scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire is looking to clinch. #CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Montana pulls guard.
Montana wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the ropes.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Montana. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McGuire forces Montana back against the ropes and clinches.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana is looking for a takedown.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montana has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Montana clinches with his opponent.
Montana tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Montana prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Montana blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire 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.#CL2#
Montana forces McGuire back against the ropes and clinches.
Montana lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Montana takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Montana lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.#BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montana's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the ropes.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Montana.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Montana misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire is trying to break free.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Montana drives through and clinches with McGuire against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Montana tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Montana is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montana avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Montana pushes McGuire up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Montana pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coke Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montana lands a left hand.
Montana is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Montana clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Montana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGuire controls his leg.
Montana passes into side control, despite McGuire's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Montana trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
McGuire tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McGuire swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coke Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Coke Montana wins by unanimous decision!
Coke Montana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 14: Power vs McGuire
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
McGuire rushes Power and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
I was talking to Power's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Power has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire is trying to break free.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Power counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Power misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Power.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power 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 loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one. #T2#
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Power is looking to counter punch.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Power throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Power throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire slips under a jab from Power.
McGuire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Power connects with the punch.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Power looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Power finds it's way through McGuire's defenses. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire jabs at Power's body.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Power tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Power.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Power tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Power quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Power tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Geordie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire works Power's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
McGuire rushes Power and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power lands an overhand right.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.#BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Power has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power misses with some punches.
#BC#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A jab from McGuire misses.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Power is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Power back into the ropes.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Power throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Nice shot lands for Power.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Power lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand. #CL2#
McGuire clinches. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
McGuire takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Power.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
Power connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Power changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a low kick.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Power.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power connects with the punch.#T1#
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power misses with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Power swinging wildly here.
Power ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power had his way with James McGuire in that round.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the ropes.
James McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Power breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Power back into the ropes.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Power.
McGuire tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.#T1#
McGuire moves to clinch but Power breaks away
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
McGuire pushes Power up against the ropes in a clinch.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Power lands a left hand.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power with a nice cross.
Power throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire slips a jab from Power.#T2#
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Power tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Power back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Geordie Power has been cut.
McGuire tries to clinch up
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Power looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Geordie Power.
I think Power 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Geordie Power wins by unanimous decision!
Geordie Power is the new light heavyweight champion!
Geordie Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
NSC 10: Hawk vs Pekkarinen
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Kordic lands with an overhand left.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Kordic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kordic fails to land. #BC2#
Kordic manages to break the clinch.
Kordic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Kordic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Kordic misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to push Kordic away but Kordic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kordic prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kordic is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Kordic. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Kordic - just one landing.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Kordic up against the ropes.
Kordic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
Kordic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGuire forces Kordic back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Kordic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Kordic thumps McGuire with a low kick.#T1#
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Kordic circles away.
Kordic connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Kordic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kordic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kordic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kordic misses with a head kick.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kordic tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kordic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kordic misses with a head kick.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
Kordic looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kordic. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Kordic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Kordic circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire is looking to wear down Kordic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kordic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kordic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kordic lands the left hand.
Kordic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Kordic pushes him off.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire working Kordic over with knees to the body.
Kordic prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kordic.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Kordic keeps it at a distance.
Kordic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire connects with a right that clearly hurt Kordic. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as McGuire proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kordic collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich
Date: Feb 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Grishin tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grishin somewhat.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGuire works Grishin's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
McGuire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grishin regains guard.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grishin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Grishin keeps moving. #T1#
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grishin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grishin keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grishin wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Grishin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
Grishin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGuire is looking to get back to is feet but Grishin passes into side control.
Grishin tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGuire's legs.
Grishin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grishin wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire wants to control but Grishin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James McGuire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Grishin right on the button. Grishin 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 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James McGuire made sure he mentioned Velocity Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Karelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Karelis has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Karelis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Karelis is controlling the position. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Karelis and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire closes the distance but Karelis moves to the side
and Karelis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karelis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Karelis misses.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Karelis back into the cage.
Karelis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Karelis.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karelis lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuire takes a step back to recover.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
McGuire tries to clinch there but Karelis circles away.
Karelis throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karelis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.
Karelis throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Karelis saw that one coming.
McGuire scores with a jab. Karelis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Karelis back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karelis.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Karelis manages to get underhooks.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelis misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karelis lands a nice looking body shot.
Karelis misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Karelis up against the cage.#T2##BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with the body kick
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Karelis keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karelis is defending well for now.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Karelis is controlling the position.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelis has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karelis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karelis. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Karelis misses with a head kick.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karelis.
Karelis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Karelis darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karelis keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Karelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karelis, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Karelis has the dominant position.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karelis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Karelis.
#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Karelis misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Karelis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelis throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelis misses with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Karelis misses with a straight left.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Karelis counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karelis throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Karelis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karelis misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelis lands a right hand. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karelis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Karelis moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karelis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Karelis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Kostas Karelis has been cut.
Karelis keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kostas Karelis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Karelis throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karelis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelis walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karelis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Karelis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Karelis moves out of range easily.
McGuire cracks Karelis with a hook to the temple - Karelis is on wobbly legs here! McGuire swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Karelis falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McGuire wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James McGuire!
James McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Velocity Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DARE 36
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzate.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Alzate is predictable there
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left and a right from Alzate both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Alzate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire 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.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire slips a jab from Alzate.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
#TD2#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alzate to the ground. McGuire is now in Alzate's guard.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alzate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzate has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzate looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alzate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGuire trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate looking to control.
#T3#
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Alzate controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzate. That did some damage!
Alzate throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Alzate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alzate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alzate blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Alzate lands.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Alzate seems unphased.
#KD#
Alzate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alzate finish him?!
#CUT#
That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Alzate thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzate tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzate throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzate steps away.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alzate is out of range.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Alzate's belly button to the back.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Alzate misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzate throws a big shot that misses.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Alzate misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Alzate wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Alzate slips a jab from McGuire.
Alzate tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
McGuire tries a low kick but Alzate avoids it.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Alzate scores with a hook.
Alzate misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzate circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by McGuire.
Alzate tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire motions for Alzate to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire jabs Alzate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate staying out of range there.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Alzate.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate misses with a hook
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire stuns Alzate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
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 defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzate misses with a head kick.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alzate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
McGuire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alzate checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate misses with a head kick.
Alzate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Alzate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzate.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Alzate keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow McGuire down. #T3#
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzate jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alzate defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Alzate had a free shot at his head there.
Alzate defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Alzate throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Alzate. #CUT#
The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzate.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire clobbers Alzate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
You can see that McGuire has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alzate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzate scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzate momentarily.
Alzate blocks a leg kick.
Alzate appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzate lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzate swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alzate lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Alzate.
Alzate cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Alzate drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McGuire blocks a jab.
As Alzate backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Alzate manages to avoid it all.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.#CUT#
James McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzate looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Alzate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzate tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niko Alzate!
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Event:
DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tycoon.
Tycoon defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.#CL2#
Tycoon takes the fight into the clinch.
Tycoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short left from Tycoon.
McGuire is stalling here.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Tycoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tycoon misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Tycoon counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
Tycoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tycoon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tycoon.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tycoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #T2#
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tycoon or not.
A body shot lands from Tycoon.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tycoon.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Tycoon.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Tycoon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tycoon misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tycoon's sensitive parts.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tycoon is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Tycoon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tycoon misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Tycoon throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tycoon jabs at McGuire's body.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tycoon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire cracks Tycoon with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Tycoon counters with a left to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tycoon was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Tycoon feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Tycoon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.#TD#
McGuire lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Tycoon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGuire throws a jab when Tycoon was well out of range.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Tycoon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Tycoon counters with a left to the body.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tycoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tycoon.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Tycoon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tycoon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire wants to break free but Tycoon has control.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Tycoon won't allow it.
Tycoon presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tycoon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tycoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tycoon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tycoon backwards.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.
McGuire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tycoon prevents it.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
McGuire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tycoon is trying to keep an underhook but McGuire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tycoon tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
Tycoon keeps trying to improve his position.
McGuire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tycoon is trying to escape back to his feet but McGuire uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
McGuire trying to control the position but Tycoon is working away.
Tycoon is pushing McGuire's head away, looking to escape. McGuire manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy.
McGuire moves into full mount!
McGuire avoids the attempt from Tycoon to control.
Tycoon really wants to buck McGuire off and get back to his feet.
Tycoon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Tycoon won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Tycoon stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position.
Tycoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGuire's guard.#SUB#
Tycoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tycoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing Tycoon from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tycoon throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Nice cross by McGuire.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Tycoon throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Tycoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Tycoon checks it
and Tycoon counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon blocks a jab.
Tycoon lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Tycoon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Tycoon.
#T1#
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and Tycoon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
McGuire clinches up with Tycoon and pushes him back against the cage.
Tycoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
A right hand to the body from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tycoon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tycoon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tycoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tycoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tycoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Tycoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire looking to stall.
Tycoon gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
#T2#
McGuire is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon lands a right hand.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mike Tycoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tycoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tycoon on the inside.
A short left from Tycoon.
Tycoon prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tycoon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tycoon misses with a body punch.
Tycoon prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, Tycoon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tycoon cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Tycoon is working McGuire over against the cage.
Tycoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tycoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to work over Tycoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Tycoon avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Tycoon tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tycoon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tycoon lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tycoon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Tycoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
#TD#
McGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McGuire stops Tycoon from standing up.
McGuire cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tycoon wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
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 fight!
Mike Tycoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tycoon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tycoon!
Mike Tycoon 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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DARE REVOLUTION
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire motions for Kong to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Kong cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kong throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#T1#
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire moves forwards but Kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGuire showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Kong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
McGuire prevents Kong from getting back to his feet.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kong is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Kong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.#T4#
Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Kong 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.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Kong counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Kong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Kong pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Kong settles back down.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is getting worse.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
McGuire is working for takedown but Kong is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kong misses with a low kick.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a left to the body.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kong misses.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong misses with a hook.
Kong dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!#T1#
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Kong throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Kong blocks it.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
McGuire swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong misses with a straight left. #TD#
Kong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage. #T2#
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong controlling McGuire's posture.
Kong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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!
Kong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
McGuire wants to control but Kong is having none of it.
Kong unloads with some shots from mount but McGuire bucks and avoids them well.
McGuire wants to control but Kong is having none of it.
McGuire working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Kong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Kong avoids the body shot from McGuire.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong misses with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kong avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.#T2#
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Kong misses the jab.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire avoids the head kick by Kong.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kong misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire 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 feints a jab promting Kong to slip. McGuire then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Kong as he checks the leg kick.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong 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:
FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bagov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Bagov avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Bagov on that attempt.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Bagov's ribs.
Bagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagov defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGuire gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bagov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire 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.
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Event:
FFA 33: Desolation
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Jordon misses with a two punch combination.
Jordon misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire moves out of range as Jordon strikes.#TD#
McGuire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGuire lands in his opponent's guard.
Jordon has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
Jordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGuire content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jordon has locked up a guillotine! Jordon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McGuire is holding on here and Jordon must be using up a lot of energy. McGuire has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jordon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Jordon!
James Jordon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Khan has been cut.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Khan throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
A big left from Khan misses.
Khan throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
A big left from Khan misses.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
McGuire lunges at Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khan's hand.
Billy Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khan misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and McGuire scores with a counter punch that sends Khan to the canvas! McGuire smells blood - he's punishing Khan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Khan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James McGuire made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FFA 27: Galanos vs McGuire
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
It seemed like Galanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Galanos stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuire. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
Galanos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanos finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
Galanos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanos is just out of range.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Galanos to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Galanos needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Galanos. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
Galanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galanos is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Galanos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galanos.
McGuire backing away here, and Galanos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Galanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Galanos to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Galanos counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Galanos finish him?!#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Galanos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galanos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Galanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galanos throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire takes a swing at Galanos's ribcage but misses.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Galanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire throws a hook but Galanos avoids it easily.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galanos moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from Galanos misses.#T4#
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Galanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Galanos counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanos looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galanos counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Galanos throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanos off the cage and back into range.
McGuire throws a jab when Galanos was well out of range.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Galanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galanos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Galanos counters with a low kick, right behind McGuire 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire jabs Galanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hero Galanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galanos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Galanos moves out of range.
McGuire throws the left hand but Galanos avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Galanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
A jab from Galanos misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanos moves away.
Galanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Galanos is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Galanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galanos unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, James McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Galanos.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanos! But no joy.
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Galanos.
Galanos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Galanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Galanos! Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hero Galanos, 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:
FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Kozlov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Kozlov throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kozlov cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Kozlov 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.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Kozlov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Kozlov stalling against the cage.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Kozlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kozlov.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to wear down Kozlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov misses the shot to the body.
Kozlov throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kozlov moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Kozlov lands a jab.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
#T3#
McGuire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuire somewhat.
Kozlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Kozlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Kozlov's body.
McGuire lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab. #CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kozlov, pushing him back against the cage.
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 working aggressively here.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Kozlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
McGuire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kozlov kicks McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
Kozlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire cracks Kozlov with a good jab.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from McGuire.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kozlov lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
Kozlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGuire. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kozlov defending against the ground and pound.
Kozlov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGuire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kozlov is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is putting a hurting on Kozlov here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ivan Kozlov's cut even more.
McGuire lands a strong strike to the head of Kozlov. That's dazed him! McGuire looking to finish here. Kozlov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McGuire lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire 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:
FFA 15: The Awakening
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Stark tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Stark's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stark wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Stark thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
As McGuire looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
Stark throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stark.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stark lands a jab.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Stark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stark tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Stark works the jab nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
McGuire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark is trying to buck McGuire off.
Stark gets back to half guard.
McGuire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES#
Stark makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Stark is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Stark misses with a leg kick
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stark.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stark defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Stark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stark.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stark trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire just leaning against Stark, taking a breather. #BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire with the counter takedown but Stark avoids it easily.
McGuire with a hook.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James McGuire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Tony Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire scores with a hook.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
As McGuire backs away, Stark returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Stark throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily. #CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short left from Stark.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Stark tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Stark moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Stark looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Tony Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark 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.#T2#
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stark tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
#T3##TD2#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stark to the ground. McGuire is now in Stark's guard.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stark wants to hit a switch here but McGuire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stark there!
McGuire lands a couple of good shots and Stark has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McGuire is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stark.
McGuire landing with strikes. #ROC2#
Stark is rocked!#T4#
McGuire is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is landing with strikes. Stark can't take much more of this.
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stark defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGuire's arms.
McGuire lands punches and elbows.
McGuire is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Stark is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
James McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 2
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McGuire looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bowie looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowie defending well though. #SUB#
Bowie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throwing shots but Bowie is blocking nicely. #T1#
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bowie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bowie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McGuire pushes past his half guard into mount!
McGuire lands a heavy elbow.
McGuire looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bowie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bowie tries to get out of the position.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowie is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGuire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Bowie has been cut.#T2#
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Bowie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGuire landing shots from mount.
McGuire lands a big shot there that rocks Bowie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bowie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of McGuire around the waist but McGuire pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! McGuire is the winner by TKO! McGuire jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
A very excited looking James 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.
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Event:
FFA 6: Savage vs Del Rio
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by McGuire.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Hayes has been cut.
Hayes throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
McGuire sends Hayes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Hayes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hayes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Hayes shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Hayes seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayes .#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Hayes 's cut even more.
Hayes is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McGuire doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hayes crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hayes 's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
A victorious James McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Gamer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGuire lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gamer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGuire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gamer's head.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gamer working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
McGuire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Gamer keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Gamer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
Gamer can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGuire stops Gamer from getting back to his feet.
Gamer has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire moves nicely into side control.
Gamer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
McGuire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGuire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGuire advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire lands a big elbow.
McGuire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGuire tries to control but Gamer wriggling away. #T3#
McGuire landing punches. #ROC2#
Gamer is rocked!
McGuire loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gamer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McGuire land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McGuire stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuire!
Our winner, James McGuire, 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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