Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Leifsson has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Leifsson.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Leifsson misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the body
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.#T1#
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leifsson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire pushes Leifsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leifsson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from McGuire.
Leifsson pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire presses Leifsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leifsson up against the cage.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with some punches. #T3#
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leifsson pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leifsson tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson staying out of range there.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Leifsson scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Leifsson connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Leifsson clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Leifsson.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leifsson up against the cage.
Leifsson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Leifsson lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leifsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leifsson throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leifsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.
Leifsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McGuire throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Leifsson jumps back.
McGuire jabs at Leifsson's body.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Leifsson checks it
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leifsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Leifsson misses the target.
Good work by Leifsson as he checks the leg kick.
Leifsson misses the body punch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leifsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 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.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leifsson is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Leifsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
A short right from McGuire.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Leifsson lands a right hand.
Leifsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuire's defenses.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leif Leifsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire feints and then cracks Leifsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leifsson down.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leifsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Leifsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leifsson closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a combination that misses
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Leifsson. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Leifsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire back to the cage. Leifsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leifsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leifsson takes a step back to recover.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire stuns Leifsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire jabs at Leifsson's body.
McGuire takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
McGuire sizes up Leifsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leifsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##CL2#
Leifsson gets a clinch.
Leifsson throws an elbow that misses.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to stall but Leifsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Leifsson cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.#BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leifsson on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leifsson counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
McGuire cracks Leifsson with a nice body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Leifsson's ribcage. Leifsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leifsson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph 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.
Leif Leifsson was interviewed post fight and said 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.

Event: SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
McGuire leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Stark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Stark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Stark wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! McGuire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Stark 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. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... McGuire has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGuire reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGuire taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Danger throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danger lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Danger throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Danger throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Ralph 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!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danger is out of range.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire lands with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Danger with a hook.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a body kick.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger slips under a jab from McGuire.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands a front kick.#CL#
Danger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire just leaning against Danger, taking a breather.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Danger.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Danger slips under a jab.
McGuire is looking to slow Danger down with leg kicks.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Danger moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danger slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Danger throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Danger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Danger looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Danger 's knee.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a right hand 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!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danger is out of range and McGuire settles back down. #T1#
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Danger.
McGuire tries to move into range but Danger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##CL#
Danger clinches with his opponent.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger lands a body punch.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danger up against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger misses with a straight right.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.#T4#
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danger lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Danger.
Danger moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Danger slips a jab from McGuire.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Danger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Danger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
Danger lands a head kick!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range. #T2#
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Danger.
Danger throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Danger didn't see that one coming.
Danger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danger throws a nice head kick!
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Danger checks it.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
Danger moves away from the strike by McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Danger seems unphased.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire cracks Danger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danger takes one to the chin there.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danger momentarily.
Danger lands an overhand right.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danger jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Danger swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danger slips under a jab.
Danger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Danger checks it
and Danger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking. #T2#
Danger tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danger is able to avoid easily.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Danger's head.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.#T3#
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Danger's knee but Danger avoids it well.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Danger blocks the leg kick.
Danger slips a jab from McGuire.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A head kick from Danger lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Danger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger staying out of range there.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danger momentarily.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Danger shakes it off.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danger scrambles back to his feet.
Danger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Danger rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire. #T1#
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire cracks Danger with a nice body shot.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short left from McGuire.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Danger loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Danger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Danger misses. #T3#
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Danger clinches.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Danger pressed against the cage.
Danger working aggressively here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross. #KD#
Danger lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Danger takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Danny Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Danger misses the jab.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Danger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph McGuire.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Choke 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. #TD#
Choke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Choke in his half guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Choke is controlling him
Choke wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Choke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but McGuire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGuire. #SUB#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Choke, up you get! #T3#
McGuire misses with a right hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
McGuire pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control. #T4##SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Choke 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. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke passes to full mount!
Choke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
McGuire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Choke avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Choke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Choke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Choke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire is trying to buck Choke off.#T2##SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choke fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Choke throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuire's head but McGuire avoids it well.#SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGuire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by McGuire.
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead McGuire has passed into mount! Damn!
Choke throwing hammer fists to the chest of McGuire. What's that going to do exactly?
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choke is looking to sweep but instead, McGuire has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
McGuire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke 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!
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choke is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
McGuire has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Choke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab.#KD2#
McGuire drops Choke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choke 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. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Choke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Choke dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Choke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position. #SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep. #SU2#
McGuire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.#T3#
McGuire misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Choke 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##SUB#
Choke 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. #SU2#
McGuire gets to his feet - Choke follows without any prompting. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Choke blocks the leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Choke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke is looking to advance position but McGuire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks connects with a jab.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire throws a jab when Pinks was well out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
As McGuire backs off Pinks throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
McGuire sends Pinks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Pinks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pinks - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pinks. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pinks 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 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Pinks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuire really felt that one!
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks looks to throw a body kick
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Pinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Pinks avoids the head kick by McGuire.
And Pinks responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Pinks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire closes the distance but Pinks moves to the side
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Pinks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
A combination from McGuire does no damage. #KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Pinks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pinks looks OK. McGuire waves Pinks back to his feet!
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinks is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Pinks blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire. #T4#
Pinks missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinks 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 mush.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Pinks sees coming a mile off.
Pinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinks has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Pinks's torso.
Pinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McGuire moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Pinks! McGuire continues to tee off on Pinks, landing with a left and a right! McGuire connects with a right hand that leaves Pinks sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Randleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Randleman.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Randleman cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Randleman scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Randleman moved away.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Randleman throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randleman doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Randleman jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that Randleman 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 swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randleman slips under a jab.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
Randleman flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Randleman counters with a one-two to the body.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters with a leg kick.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randleman takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randleman counters with a series of strikes that really hurt McGuire! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
In his post fight interview, Randy Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danger's head.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Danger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely.
Danger motions for McGuire to come forward. Danger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danger lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danger.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danger.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger. #T2#
Danger catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Danger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a good, hard body kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Danger lands a nice shot to the body.
Danger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Danger throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.#T3#
McGuire looks to clinch
and Danger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Danger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danger throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Danger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Danger there.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Danger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire feints and then cracks Danger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danger down.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
Danger throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Danger's head.
McGuire throws a low kick but Danger avoids it.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Danger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
McGuire clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
A shot in the inside from Danger.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Danger lands a right 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 blocks a body shot from Danger.
A body shot lands from McGuire. #T1#
A hook to the body from Danger.
Danger lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Danger blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Danger avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Danger.
Danger lands a shoulder strike.
Danger blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danger lands with a right to the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Danny Danger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Danger 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 can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Danger.
A shot in the inside from Danger.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger 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.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action. #T3#
Danger keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danger lands with a right to the head.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Danger counters with a two punch combo.
Danger walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire digs a good hook to Danger's body.
McGuire motions for Danger to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger is looking to counter punch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
McGuire tries to move into range but Danger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danger. Danger obviously looking to wear him down.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Danger has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire is leaning against Danger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Danger's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
McGuire lands a left hand. #T1#
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danger blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danger.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Danger on the inside.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Danger's head.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danger lands a body shot.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danger is defending well for now.
McGuire tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danger or not.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire trying to stall but Danger improves his position.
McGuire digs a right hand into Danger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danger's gas tank. #T3#
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danger avoids it.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Danger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Danger - that landed with a thud.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Danger lands a right hand.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger takes a shot to the head.
Danger lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Danger 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 looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
As McGuire backs away, Danger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danger moves away.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danger thinking.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Danger misses.
Danger tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Danger is out of range.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Danger as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Danger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Danger and pushes him back against the cage.
Danger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danger lands a body shot.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T1#
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Danger.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger lands an uppercut.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Danger.
Danger digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Danger. #T2#
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch. #CL#
Danger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Danger misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Danger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #BC#
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Danger misses with a looping left.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire is looking to slow Danger down with leg kicks.
Danger lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire throws a low kick but Danger moves out of range easily.
It appears Danger was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Danger is looking to clinch.
Danger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danger throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Danger misses
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger 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.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire digs a good hook to Danger's body.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Danger throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danger throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
Danger looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Danger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danger throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danger was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Danger, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danger is defending well for now.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Danger lands a body punch.
McGuire misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Danger working aggressively here. #T2#
Danger blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danger avoids it.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
McGuire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Danger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Danger is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danger is defending well for now.
Danger lands a left hand. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Danger is controlling him.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger pushes McGuire against the cage. Danger is working some dirty boxing. Danger pushes off with a quick right hook! McGuire goes down! McGuire tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Danger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Danny Danger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
McGuire misses with a low kick as Choke jumps back.
Choke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a body shot. #TD#
McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Choke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke 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.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Choke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke 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 keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choke chips away with some ground and pound.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
Choke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Choke working for submissions but it's allowed McGuire to get to half guard.
Choke wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well. #T2##SUB#
Choke 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! #SU2#
McGuire stands up from mount. Strange move.
Choke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire defends well and Choke ends up having to push McGuire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Choke steps away.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Choke tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
McGuire pushes Choke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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. #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Choke's ribs.
Choke tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Choke somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGuire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has McGuire in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
McGuire stands and steps away. Choke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choke blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Choke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire punishes Choke's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choke's head backwards.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Choke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
McGuire cracks Choke with an open hand slap.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
McGuire cracks Choke 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 Choke to stand back up!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choke moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Choke. Choke maintains the clinch. #TD#
Choke tightens his grip and picks McGuire up, before dumping him to the ground. McGuire manages to land in guard.
Choke wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB#
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGuire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGuire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGuire! #REVB##SU2#
McGuire decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Choke momentarily. #T4#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire knocks out Choke with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McGuire before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McGuire picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Krylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Krylov throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krylov misses with a leg kick.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krylov looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
As Krylov tries to get set, McGuire tries to push him back and clinch up but Krylov manages to avoid the attempt.
Krylov blocks the body kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Krylov counters with a leg kick.
McGuire works Krylov's body with a nice hook.
Krylov 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 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Krylov shrugs it off though.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. McGuire waves Krylov back to his feet!
BOOM! McGuire lands a beautiful left hook that drops Krylov. Krylov tries to recover but McGuire is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Krylov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Thrane counters with a leg kick.
Thrane 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.
Thrane slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thrane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thrane throws a body kick that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrane throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Thrane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Thrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thrane.
A slow jab from Thrane misses its intended target. #T1#
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrane on the side of the head.
McGuire throws the left hand but Thrane avoids the punch easily.
Thrane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Thrane checks it
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thrane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Thrane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrane avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Thrane staying out of range there.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrane.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Thrane checks it.
Thrane throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrane avoided it.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Thrane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Thrane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Thrane counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrane lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.#T3#
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Thrane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrane blocks the leg kick.
Thrane throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrane throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrane lands with a cross.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Thrane knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.#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!
Thrane digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrane momentarily.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a low kick but Thrane avoids it.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Thrane is avoiding it.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrane throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Thrane misses. #CL#
McGuire rushes Thrane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrane is trying to break free.
Thrane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
Thrane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrane blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrane tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Thrane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrane lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrane moves out of range as McGuire strikes.#T1#
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Thrane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Thrane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Thrane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrane scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrane.#CL#
McGuire forces Thrane back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrane avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Thrane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire works Thrane's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Thrane down.
McGuire thows a body kick. Thrane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thrane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrane throws a counter combo.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thrane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Thrane.
Thrane is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrane.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
McGuire rushes Thrane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Thrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire works Thrane's body with a nice hook.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Thrane's body.
McGuire misses with a hook. Thrane ducked under it nicely.
Thrane misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrane moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Thrane throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Thrane.
McGuire clobbers Thrane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrane throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Thrane avoids it.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrane, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrane avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Thrane manages to break the clinch.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Thrane moves out of range easily.
Thrane stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thrane moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Thrane.
Thrane throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Thrane keeps it at a distance.
Thrane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thrane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Thrane. Beautiful body shot.
Thrane tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Thrane 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 connects with a single shot there.
Thrane scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrane can do to turn this around?
McGuire looks to clinch
and Thrane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrane throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a body kick that stops Thrane in his tracks momentarily.
JÃ¸rgen Thrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thrane counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Thrane to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrane punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire jabs Thrane right on the nose. Thrane blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Thrane cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Thrane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Thrane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Thrane.
Thrane throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrane is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thrane's head.#ROC#Thrane is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Thrane throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrane is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Thrane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrane seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thrane checks the leg kick.
Thrane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrane slips a jab from McGuire.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Thrane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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 Ralph McGuire.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire. #CUT2#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki is looking to land body kicks.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki 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.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Nagasaki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nagasaki looks OK. McGuire waves Nagasaki back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
McGuire cracks Nagasaki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nagasaki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him? #ROC2#Nagasaki is rocked!#CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is getting worse.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Nagasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Nagasaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Nagasaki seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki drops his hands momentarily and McGuire needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nagasaki just on the top of the head. Nagasaki drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nagasaki - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralph McGuire!
Our winner, Ralph 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.

Event: SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGuire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stark will feel that in the morning.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McGuire lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Stark up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McGuire from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Stark's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1#
Wolf scores with a jab.
Wolf connects with a single shot there.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolf with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Wolf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Wolf blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from McGuire misses. #T1#
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire throws a low kick but Wolf avoids it.
McGuire swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Wolf.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
It appears Wolf was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Wolf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wolf lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf.#T4#
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Wolf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wolf throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolf there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Aaron Wolf's cut is getting worse.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a body kick.
Wolf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire moves out of range as Wolf throws a body kick.
Wolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolf scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf walks into a jab.
McGuire misses with a left hand #KD#
and Wolf counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGuire! Wolf lets McGuire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Aaron Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire checks a low kick from Wolf.
Wolf lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! McGuire goes down and covers up as Wolf starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
Our winner, Aaron Wolf, 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.

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Gustafsson throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
McGuire swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Gustafsson attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Gustafsson throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
McGuire misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gustafsson, into his guard. #REVB#
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGuire puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SU2#
McGuire decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gustafsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
McGuire drops Gustafsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gustafsson 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. #ROC2#Gustafsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McGuire engages and cracks Gustafsson with a massive lead left hook - Gustafsson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McGuire is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Stronk misses with a straight left.
Stronk wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stronk slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Stronk has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Stronk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stronk digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stronk lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Stronk lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Stronk prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Stronk prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Stronk is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Stronk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stronk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stronk.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Stronk prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Stronk's ribcage. Stronk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stronk.
Stronk lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from McGuire. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stronk lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Stronk's head.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stronk up against the cage.
Stronk wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Stronk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stronk throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire feints a jab promting Stronk to slip. McGuire then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stronk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Ian Stronk has been cut.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Stronk wants to counter with a clinch but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Stronk tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Stronk.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Stronk.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Stronk avoided it.
Stronk wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Stronk tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Stronk tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Stronk tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Stronk down.
Stronk tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire works Stronk's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Stronk takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A short left from McGuire. #T4#
Stronk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stronk tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Stronk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stronk looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a left hand. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stronk was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Stronk wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
McGuire drops Stronk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stronk 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.
Stronk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stronk scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Stronk is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Stronk.
McGuire drops Stronk with a big left hand! Stronk is injured, injured bad! McGuire jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralph McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire motions for Fish to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
Fish misses with a head kick.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Fish crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Rock Fish 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!
Fish shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Fish's leg. Fish is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
McGuire misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish can't break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Fish tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fish or not.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage.
Fish is trying to drag McGuire to the mat but McGuire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Fish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
McGuire backing away here, and Fish unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fish.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
McGuire lunges at Fish with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fish's hand.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Fish misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.#T3#
Fish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Fish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fish walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish looks winded!
Fish wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Fish is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire digs a good hook to Fish's body. #CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Fish blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Fish.#BC2#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fish.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fish. Fish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Fish'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#
Fish ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
McGuire misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gustafsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range. #TD2#
Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1##SUB2#
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.#SU#
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gustafsson, up you get!
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A low kick from McGuire misses #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
McGuire is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson. #T3##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #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.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Gustafsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafsson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.#T1#
Gustafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a push kick but Gustafsson slaps the foot to one side.
Gustafsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a kimura here. McGuire looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gustafsson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Gustafsson!

Event: SYN 965 Minaur vs. Kilgore 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Wolf misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.#CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolf gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McGuire off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Wolf follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McGuire was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
An out of breath Aaron Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 958 Sitsongrit vs. Patriot
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
McGuire throws a hook but Dodgers avoids it easily.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodgers sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
That kick from Dodgers tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodgers throws out the jab.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire moves out of range as Dodgers strikes.
McGuire slips a jab from Dodgers.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a jab when Dodgers was well out of range.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dodgers misses with an uppercut
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dodgers checks a leg kick nicely.
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Jab by Dodgers.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Dodgers avoids it well.
Nice cross by Dodgers.
Dodgers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD2#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Dodgers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dodgers looks OK. McGuire waves Dodgers back to his feet!#ROC2#Dodgers is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Dodgers.
Dodgers avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Dodgers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dodgers misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Dodgers avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dodgers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Dodgers is avoiding it.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Dodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3##CL2#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Dodgers against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands with a left to the head.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws a jab when Dodgers was well out of range.
A big right from Dodgers misses. #T4#
Dodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodgers moves away.
McGuire with a hook.#CUT2#Duck Dodgers's cut is getting worse.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dodgers throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dodgers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Dodgers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Dodgers is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Dodgers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Dodgers swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dodgers! McGuire lets Dodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Dodgers tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! McGuire ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dodgers clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralph McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
McGuire keeps Hallbjornsson at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
McGuire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from McGuire.#T2#
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.#T3#
McGuire throws a jab when Hallbjornsson was well out of range.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallbjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Hallbjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Hallbjornsson crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet!#ROC2#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Oh Hallbjornsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hallbjornsson square on the jaw! Damn, Hallbjornsson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 948 Garuda vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Gustafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check. #KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gustafsson sprawling to the canvas! Gustafsson 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?! #ROC2#Gustafsson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McGuire throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gustafsson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralph McGuire!
Our winner, Ralph 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.

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McGuire misses with the head strike. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from McGuire. #T2#
McGuire jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Hallbjornsson jumps back.#T3##KD#
McGuire drops Hallbjornsson with a beautiful combination! Hallbjornsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hallbjornsson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
McGuire lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hallbjornsson off his feet! Hallbjornsson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire motions for Mahrishi to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahrishi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.#T1#
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahrishi's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling the position. #T3#
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!#T4#
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Mahrishi's head back.
Mahrishi moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Mahrishi drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire scores with a hook.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahrishi under the eye.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mahrishi's defenses. #ROC2#Mahrishi is rocked!
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.#T2#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Mahrishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahrishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Mahrishi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Mahrishi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahrishi lands a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahrishi. Mahrishi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mahrishi slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Mahrishi takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi'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#
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahrishi 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 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahrishi checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A left lands for McGuire.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Mahrishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Mahrishi throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahrishi checks it well.
Nice cross by McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Mahrishi.
A combination from Mahrishi does no damage.
McGuire slips a jab from Mahrishi.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by McGuire.#T3#
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi is looking for a counter combo.#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!
McGuire thows a body kick. Mahrishi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Jab from McGuire.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!

Ralph McGuire wins by unanimous decision!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 932 CDB vs. Steve III
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
ONeill connects with a single shot there.
ONeill connects with a crisp jab.
ONeill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire avoids the body shot from ONeill.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire checks a low kick from ONeill.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands with a cross.
McGuire throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. ONeill saw that one coming.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but ONeill checks it.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill 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 ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
ONeill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ONeill keeps the fight on the outside.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
ONeill lands a body shot.
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire avoids the body shot from ONeill.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ONeill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeill misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
ONeill throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight right. #T2#
ONeill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
ONeill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeill counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire stuns ONeill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire blocks a jab.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
ONeill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ONeill at a distance.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
ONeill avoids the body shot from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeill misses the target.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeill lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ONeill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire works ONeill's body with a nice hook.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeill throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and ONeill only half commits.
ONeill throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
ONeill dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
ONeill takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
ONeill scores with a jab to the body.
ONeill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
ONeill walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
ONeill misses with a wild combination.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
A jab from ONeill misses. #T4#
ONeill connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
McGuire jabs ONeill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ONeill misses with a low kick.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dempsey ONeill will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
ONeill connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from ONeill misses.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
McGuire moves out of range as ONeill throws a body kick.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeill.
A shot to the body from ONeill misses
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
ONeill lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
A low kick from ONeill misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped McGuire's head back.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire cracks ONeill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ONeill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
ONeill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
ONeill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ONeill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeill.
McGuire defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from McGuire misses.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
ONeill slips a straight right by McGuire.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeill throws out the jab.
ONeill misses with a hook.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at ONeill's knee but ONeill avoids it well.
ONeill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
ONeill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from ONeill misses.
McGuire throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
ONeill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by ONeill. Beautiful body shot.
ONeill scores with a leg kick.
ONeill throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
ONeill takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill misses the shot to the body.
ONeill sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! ONeill avoids it this time.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
ONeill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
ONeill tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick from ONeill.
ONeill with a jab.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
ONeill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged ONeill in a clinch.
A short left from ONeill.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from ONeill.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and ONeill counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from ONeill misses.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily. #T4#
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
ONeill blocks a leg kick.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill moves out of range of the strikes.
ONeill feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire slips under a jab from ONeill.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ONeill throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but ONeill saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for McGuire.
ONeill swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
ONeill 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 moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and ONeill is able to avoid easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeill.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from ONeill misses.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeill throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ONeill to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire wants to clinch.
ONeill appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
ONeill throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire avoids the body shot from ONeill.
ONeill throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire scores with a hook.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
ONeill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
ONeill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
ONeill tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but ONeill saw it coming and moves away.
ONeill half committed to a counter leg kick.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeill. ONeill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill moves into range and connects with a jab.
ONeill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
ONeill slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
ONeill connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ONeill to score with a decent uppercut.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from ONeill, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
ONeill swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
ONeill misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by McGuire.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
A big left from ONeill misses.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
ONeill dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
ONeill swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeill.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
ONeill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire. #CL2#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire works on ONeill's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from ONeill.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire blocks a body shot from ONeill.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire is leaning against ONeill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph McGuire.
I think ONeill 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dempsey ONeill!
After winning the bout, Dempsey ONeill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi throws a nice head kick!
McGuire blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Mahrishi counters with a one-two to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Mahrishi down. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Mahrishi back into the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is stalling here.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch. #CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi 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 Mahrishi can turn it around.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T3#
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Mahrishi lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire closes the distance but Mahrishi moves to the side
and Mahrishi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Mahrishi moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Mahrishi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
McGuire stuns Mahrishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mahrishi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Mahrishi as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Mahrishi 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 Mahrishi finish him?!
Mahrishi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahrishi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
McGuire tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi lands a left hand. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
McGuire is trying to push Mahrishi away but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahrishi digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Mahrishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands. #BC2#
Mahrishi manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire is looking to wear down Mahrishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Mahrishi in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from McGuire.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Mahrishi's leg but Mahrishi calmly moves out of range.
Mahrishi throws a fast counter high kick but McGuire manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahrishi has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahrishi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi misses with a series of wild punches.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahrishi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahrishi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahrishi is able to avoid easily.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire sizes up Mahrishi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mahrishi gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGuire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahrishi's brow.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Mahrishi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut 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!
A short right from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aatreya Mahrishi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.

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 Ralph McGuire.
Well Mahrishi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayin.
Slayin's corner calls for a 1-2. Slayin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slayin misses with a wild combination.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slayin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Slayin moved away.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Slayin takes one to the side of the head.
Slayin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGuire throws a leg kick but Slayin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slayin connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from McGuire.
Slayin moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Slayin drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin misses with some punches.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Slayin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slayin is keeping busy.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Slayin prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Slayin 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 Slayin can turn it around.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Slayin.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slayin or not.
Slayin looks winded!
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin 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.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Slayin blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Slayin throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Slayin.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slayin.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire has Slayin pressed against the cage.
Slayin lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slayin misses with a low kick.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayin throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Slayin's belly button to the back.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slayin wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire throws a body punch but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Slayin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slayin throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayin. Slayin obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Slayin pushes him off.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Slayin's front leg but catches the back leg as Slayin tries to avoid it.
Slayin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Slayin moved away.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slayin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Slayin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Ralph McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
McGuire working aggressively here.
Slayin tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slayin just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire pushes Slayin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Slayin is breathing heavily.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Slayin gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire taking a breather. #T3#
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire stalling.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Slayin.
Slayin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Slayin working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Slayin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Slayin blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
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.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slayin just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Slayin.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Slayin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
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#
Slayin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slayin throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire digs a good hook to Slayin's body.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire lands with a cross.
Slayin throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire jabs Slayin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Slayin keeps it at a distance.
Slayin 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayin circles away.
Slayin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slayin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Slayin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Slayin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Slayin stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Slayin.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Slayin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slayin throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slayin sprawling to the canvas! Slayin 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?!
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Slayin is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! McGuire ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Slayin clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire works Tsuruta's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.#T1#
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuruta avoided it.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McGuire. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range. #T2#
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
McGuire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tsuruta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire has Tsuruta pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
McGuire drops Tsuruta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tsuruta 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. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 909 Pawlik vs. Duvernay
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Weismuller scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
Weismuller scores with a jab.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weismuller.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weismullers head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Good body shot from Weismuller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Weismuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weismuller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Weismuller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGuire up against the cage.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Weismuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is trying to stall. #T2#
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weismuller or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weismuller into the cage.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
McGuire is stalling here.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
McGuire cracks Weismuller with a nice body shot.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller stalls.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from McGuire misses.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
McGuire slips under a jab from Weismuller.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weismuller - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weismuller. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weismuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGuire. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
McGuire swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weismuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
A jab from McGuire misses.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Weismuller's leg. Weismuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Weismuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Weismuller moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weismuller tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Weismuller scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weismuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Weismuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Weismuller counters with a body kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Weismuller instigates a clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire is leaning against Weismuller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Ralph McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire is working Weismuller over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller taking a breather.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weismuller throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Weismuller circles away.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Weismuller moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weismuller's knee momentarily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weismuller is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
Weismuller scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Weismuller off balance momentarily.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weismuller is able to avoid easily.
Weismuller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Weismuller rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGuire up against the cage.
Weismuller wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weismuller seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Weismuller.
Weismuller stalling against the cage.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Weismuller tries to tie him up.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Weismuller lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Weismuller to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Weismuller.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire backing away here, and Weismuller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Weismuller.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuire throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Weismuller lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire motions for Weismuller to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller avoiding damage.
McGuire lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Nig.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Nig misses with a double jab.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nig. Nig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nice shot by Nig.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
A cross from Nig lands.
Nig missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Nig misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire wants to slow Nig down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig 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#
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Nig swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A big right from Nig misses.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Nig seems unphased.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nig.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Nig lands a jab.
Nig misses with a double jab.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire thumps Nig with a low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.#T3#
Good work by Nig as he checks the leg kick.
Nig goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Nig.
McGuire slips a straight right by Nig.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig. #T4#
Nig throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
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!
Nig avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nig throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Nig throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig misses the jab.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Nig takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Nig with a hook.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Nig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nig down.
Nig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nig throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Nig tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.#T1#
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Nig looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Nig and move into the clinch position.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire staying out of range there.#T2#
Nig throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nig misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
McGuire pushes Nig up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land. #T3#
Nig misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Nig takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards. #ROC2#Nig is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #T4#
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire is leaning against Nig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ralph McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nig with a big uppercut! Nig tries to clinch up but McGuire pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nig to the mat! Nig covers up and McGuire unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 894 Williams vs. Kidd
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Slayin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Slayin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Slayin slips the punch.
Slayin half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Slayin misses.
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.
Slayin throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
A low kick lands for Slayin.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Slayin with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire taking a breather.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land. #T1#
Slayin connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slayin letting McGuire take a breather here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slayin.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.#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!
Slayin lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slayin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Slayin.
I was talking to Slayin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slayin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Slayin scores with a shoulder strike.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Slayin.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Slayin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin misses with some punches.
Slayin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Slayin.
Slayin misses with some punches.
McGuire is leaning against Slayin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to clinch but Slayin is having none of it.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Slayin.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Slayin's shoulder, as Slayin tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayin scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Slayin misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayin.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Slayin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slayin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slayin's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rhymin Slayin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire connects with the punch.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Slayin.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayin's hands.
Slayin feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Slayin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slayin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayin throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire throws a body punch but Slayin moves out of range. #T1#
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slayin.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayin.
Slayin throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slayin.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Slayin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Slayin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Slayin. #T2#
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As McGuire looks to move away, Slayin throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slayin 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.
Slayin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Slayin off balance momentarily.
Slayin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayin's sensitive parts.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
McGuire stalks Slayin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slayin's face. Slayin staggers backwards, shaken.
Slayin blocks a jab.#T3#
Slayin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slayin.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayin on the side of the head.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slayin momentarily.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Slayin's leg. Slayin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Slayin moves out of range easily. #T4#
Slayin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slayin lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slayin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slayin tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Slayin back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slayin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Slayin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayin. Slayin obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayin misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Slayin counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Slayin to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
As McGuire backs away, Slayin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slayin throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slayin has time to react.#T1#
Slayin throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayin.
Slayin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Slayin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire sizes up Slayin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slayin throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire digs a good hook to Slayin's body.
Slayin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayin at a distance. #T2#
That kick from Slayin tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a body punch but Slayin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayin on the side of the head.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slayin throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slayin throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Slayin lands with a left to the head. #T3#
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayin was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Slayin and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Slayin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhymin Slayin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slayin is defending well for now.
McGuire pushes Slayin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slayin.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralph McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 125
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McGuire throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire misses with a hook
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Rodriguez tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Rodriguez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rodriguez 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.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
McGuire tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez works McGuire's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez drags him back down.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but McGuire blocks the move with his legs.
McGuire wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rodriguez trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but McGuire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rodriguez. #T4#
Rodriguez passes McGuire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but McGuire defending well.
McGuire is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
McGuire is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from McGuire.
Rodriguez cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
McGuire staying out of range there.#KD#
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Rodriguez crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body. #T4##TD2#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. McGuire is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in McGuire's guard.#ES#
McGuire is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez cracks McGuire with a good jab.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##KD#
McGuire cracks Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez to stand back up!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

McGuire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodriguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire stalling the fight.
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.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but McGuire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rodriguez's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McGuire before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Weismuller sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller wants to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch position.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weismuller.#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller blocks the elbow strike.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weismuller.
McGuire pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.#T1#
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A right hook to the body lands for Weismuller.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Weismuller tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is leaning against Weismuller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Weismuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a good knee to the midsection. Weismuller won't want to take too many of those.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weismuller.#T4#
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weismuller.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Weismuller.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire! #CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
McGuire slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller with a nice cross.#CL2#
Weismuller clinches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ralph McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weismuller tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
McGuire blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weismuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McGuire on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Weismuller lands a jab.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Weismuller tries to clinch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
McGuire is looking to slow Weismuller down with leg kicks.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Weismuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
McGuire misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Weismuller is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Weismuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Weismuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire pushes Weismuller away with a front kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Weismuller gets a clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Weismuller moves his leg out of the way.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weismuller 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.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Weismuller circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Weismuller throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throws a low kick but Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Weismuller rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire trying to stall but Weismuller improves his position.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Weismuller is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Weismuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.#CL2#
Weismuller closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Weismuller is working McGuire over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weismuller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Weismuller has him pressed against the cage.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Weismuller pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weismuller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 117 - Randleman vs Higgins
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Phoenix jumps guard. #SUB2#
Phoenix throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGuire uses it to pass to side control.
Phoenix looking for a sweep but McGuire has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Phoenix wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is working to get back to half guard. #T1##SU#
McGuire is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range. #T2#
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
McGuire jabs at Phoenix's body.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix misses with a body shot
and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Phoenix really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a leg kick. #CL#
McGuire rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage. #T3#
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
Phoenix tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire thumps Phoenix with a low kick.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix with a hook.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phoenix in his tracks.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix'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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire jabs Phoenix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#T1#
McGuire tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
McGuire rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but McGuire won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from McGuire. #T3#
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix fails to pull guard.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Phoenix.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #BC2#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Phoenix lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Phoenix's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix slips under a jab from McGuire.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
McGuire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire motions for Phoenix to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phoenix counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks McGuire badly! He tries to strike back but Phoenix puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks McGuire out cold! Oh man, McGuire will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Phoenix!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
McGuire scores with a jab. Randleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Randleman misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Randleman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
Randleman scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Randleman back into the cage.
Randleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randleman.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Randleman.
Randleman stalling against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Randleman is controlling him.#BC2#
Randleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Randleman throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Randleman throws a big counter head kick but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Randleman 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.
Randleman moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Randleman's head back.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Randleman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.#T2#
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randleman slips a jab from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Randleman counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randleman avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Randleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Randleman scores with a nice right hand.
Randleman looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Randleman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Randleman takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Randleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Randleman!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Randleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Randleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a low kick but Randleman avoids it.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Randleman throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.#T1#
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Randleman misses the jab.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Randleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Randleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman works the jab nicely.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Randleman lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Randleman takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire drops his hands momentarily. Randleman doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. McGuire staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. McGuire doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
Randy Randleman 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.

Event: HFC 108 - McGuire vs Krylov
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Krylov throws a combination that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire sets himself, and Krylov steps forward looking for the clinch! McGuire avoids it this time.
The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Krylov circles away.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Krylov thumps McGuire with a low kick.#CL2#
Krylov rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Krylov presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krylov lands an uppercut.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Krylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Krylov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krylov keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Krylov avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Krylov blocking some punches.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Krylov controls his hands. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krylov blocks a leg kick.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krylov. That did some damage!
Krylov tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov scores with a leg kick.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Krylov tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Krylov is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Krylov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Krylov.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
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 check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Krylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Krylov's leg. Krylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boris Krylov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krylov or not.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krylov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Krylov's head.
McGuire presses Krylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov prevents a body shot from McGuire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire stalling.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has Krylov pressed against the cage, preventing Krylov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krylovs head.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krylov has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Krylov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krylov backwards. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
McGuire cracks Krylov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krylov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov looks up at the clock. Bad move! McGuire lands a right hand from hell, dropping Krylov. McGuire pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ralph 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.

Event: HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Higgins throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins wants to counter with a clinch but McGuire pushes him away.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins 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.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
McGuire slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Higgins's legs.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
McGuire works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGuire knocks Higgins out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
McGuire misses with a hook.
A cross from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a good cross that connects.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is trying to buck Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon 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.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire is looking to escape.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGuire tries to kick Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
McGuire kicks off Jaxon Flaxon Waxon and gets to his feet.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire moves out of range as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon strikes.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon finds it's target.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon. #ES2#
McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a jab from McGuire.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
A jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
A cross from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
A shot to the body from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice forearm strike.
McGuire is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGuire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaxon Flaxon Waxon up against the cage.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backwards.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon being controlled against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire is working Jaxon Flaxon Waxon over against the cage.#T2#
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a right hand.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
McGuire is trying to stand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stops McGuire from getting back to his feet.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage.#T4#
McGuire presses Jaxon Flaxon Waxon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire feints and then cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaxon Flaxon Waxon down.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire tries a low kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire looks to land a combination but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it well. #TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

McGuire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon checks it
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses its intended target. #TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Jaxon Flaxon Waxon getting side control.
Ralph McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with the ground and pound but McGuire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
McGuire pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off and gets back to his feet.
McGuire motions for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses the target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a wild body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a body shot.#T2#
McGuire throws a body punch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks OK. McGuire waves Jaxon Flaxon Waxon back to his feet!#ROC2#Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is rocked!
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 fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jaxon Flaxon Waxon out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 83 - Jahouli vs McGuire
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jahouli counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Jahouli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jahouli.
Jahouli lands a nice shot to the body.
Jahouli connects with a nice looking jab.
Jahouli moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Jahouli throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jahouli scores with a hook.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Jahouli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahouli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
enabling Jahouli to counter with a crisp jab.
Jahouli throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Jahouli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jahouli Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! McGuire is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maxim Jahouli!
An out of breath Maxim Jahouli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Godwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Godwin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Godwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Godwin.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Godwin saw that one coming.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godwin is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Godwin's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Godwin. Those never looked like landing.
Godwin is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it. #KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Godwin tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Godwin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Godwin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Basko Godwin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Godwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godwin is breathing heavily.
McGuire fakes the body blow, causing Godwin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Godwin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Van Den Born tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from McGuire misses #KD2#
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGuire! Van Den Born lets McGuire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Van Den Born points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McGuire wakes up just in time to hear Van Den Born thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ko Van Den Born 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.

Event: HFC 69 - Wanker vs Petersson
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Jahouli scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Jahouli counters with a straight right hand.
Jahouli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a looping left.
Jahouli misses with an uppercut.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Jahouli connects with the punch.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Jahouli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jahouli loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jahouli misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Jahouli checks it.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Jahouli.
As Jahouli backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jahouli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Jahouli throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from McGuire.
Jahouli swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Jahouli lands an overhand right.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Jahouli checks it
and Jahouli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire looks to clinch
and Jahouli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahouli is looking to clinch.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jahouli staying out of range there.
Jahouli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jahouli defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Jahouli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jahouli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jahouli scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Jahouli moved away.
Jahouli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Jahouli has managed to clinch.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli lands with a left to the head.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands a body punch.
A short left from Jahouli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
Jahouli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an elbow inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jahouli's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
Jahouli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jahouli prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jahouli is defending well for now.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Jahouli prevents a body shot from McGuire. #T3#
Jahouli misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Maxim Jahouli's cut even more.
McGuire trying to stall but Jahouli improves his position.
McGuire lands an elbow just above Jahouli 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Maxim Jahouli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jahouli misses with some punches.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jahouli.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jahouli on the inside.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jahouli is defending well for now.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Jahouli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a body shot.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Jahouli's ribcage.
Jahouli looks winded!
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Jahouli prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Jahouli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jahouli misses with a body punch.
Jahouli misses with the head strike.
Jahouli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Jahouli avoids a wild elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Jahouli controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGuire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jahouli's brow.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Jahouli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Jahouli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jahouli throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Jahouli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jahouli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Jahouli in the body. #KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Jahouli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jahouli looks OK. McGuire waves Jahouli back to his feet!#ROC#Jahouli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahouli leaves his chin hanging out and McGuire seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jahouli 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 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Ralph McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 63 - McGuire vs Gunner
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Gunner misses with a looping left.
A jab from Gunner finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Gunner moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Gunner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire cracks Gunner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunner's sensitive parts.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunner, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunner.
Gunner looks winded!
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Gunner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
McGuire rushes Gunner and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Gunner managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Gunner prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Gunner letting McGuire take a breather here.
Gunner misses with some punches.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Gunner is trying to stall.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Gunner tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire slips a jab from Gunner.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunner.#ROC#Gunner is rocked!
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunner scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire cracks Gunner with a good jab.
Gunner misses with a looping left.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Gunner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Gunner's head but Gunner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire cracks Gunner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Gunner down.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Gunner moved out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire tries to bum rush Gunner with a series of wild strikes but Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire with the inside leg kick. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunner has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Gunner blocking some punches.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire keeps control of Gunner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
Gunner walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunner.
Gunner 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.
Gunner takes one to the chin there.
Gunner jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Gunner back into the cage.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Gunner. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunner can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Gunner looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Gunner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunner throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by McGuire. #T3#
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunner.
Gunner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunner is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Gunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Gunner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Gunner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Gunner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunner counters with a body kick.
Gunner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.#T4##CL#
McGuire clinches up with Gunner and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGuire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunner tries to pull guard but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
McGuire cracks Gunner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Gunner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire stuns Gunner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunner on the side of the head.#CL#
Gunner gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Gunner blocks a body shot from McGuire. #TD2#
Gunner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner is just content to waste time from the top position. McGuire takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gunner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
McGuire pushes Gunner off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gunner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McGuire pushes Gunner off and gets back to his feet.
McGuire throws a low kick but Gunner moves out of range easily.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire catches Gunner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Gunner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a hook. Gunner ducked under it nicely.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunner! But no joy.
Gunner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Gunner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
McGuire misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunner! But no joy.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunner scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Gunner counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire cracks Gunner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by McGuire.
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
A cross from McGuire lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunner.
Gunner with the counter takedown but McGuire avoids it easily.
Gunner slips a straight right by McGuire.
Gunner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunner seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Gunner moved out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Gunner tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuire pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
McGuire rushes Gunner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Ralph McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lands a right hand.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
Gunner trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunner into the cage.#BC2#
Gunner breaks the clinch. #T1#
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Gunner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunner.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunner shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire lands a high kick!
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Gunner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGuire is wriggling around but Gunner manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Gunner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunner.
Gunner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gunner controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Gunner wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
Jet Gunner has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire suckers Gunner into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! McGuire is now in Gunner's guard!
Gunner wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment. #SU#
McGuire gets to his feet. Gunner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Gunner tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire had his way with Jet Gunner in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Gunner down.
You can see that Gunner has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Gunner connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Gunner is avoiding it.
Gunner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Gunner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunner.
Gunner feints the counter takedown.
McGuire wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gunner.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Gunner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jet Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gunner counter with a right hand.
Gunner slips under a jab.
Gunner motions for McGuire to come forward. Gunner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunner.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. #CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
Gunner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gunner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire is looking to slow Gunner down with leg kicks.
Gunner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Gunner jumps back.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Gunner with an uppercut!
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunner misses with a low kick.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Gunner checks it.
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunner.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunner has time to react.
Gunner blocks a jab.#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Gunner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jet Gunner stepped up to the mic, saying 'I regret nothing.'.

Event: HFC 59 - Ford vs Chai
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Jahouli moved out of range.
Jahouli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGuire. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Jahouli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire tests Jahouli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
Jahouli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jahouli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Jahouli counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire keeps Jahouli at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jahouli!
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by McGuire.
Jahouli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##CL#
Jahouli instigates a clinch.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire gets through Jahouli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jahouli working aggressively here.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire gets through Jahouli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jahouli pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Jahouli.
McGuire digs a right hand into Jahouli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jahouli's gas tank.
Jahouli lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jahouli misses with some punches.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire pushes Jahouli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Maxim Jahouli's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahouli goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Jahouli misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jahouli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jahouli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahouli throws out the jab.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jahouli back to the cage. McGuire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#KD2#
McGuire drops Jahouli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jahouli 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. #ROC2#Jahouli is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from McGuire and Jahouli falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 56 - King vs Lachance
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Heights.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heights.
Heights throws a one two combo.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heights scores with a push kick.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Heights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Heights misses with a looping left.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Heights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've been informed that Heights 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.
Nice shot lands for Heights.
Heights lands a jab.
Heights throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Heights lands with a right hand.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Heights.
Heights thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Heights buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Heights fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heights misses with a hook #CL#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Heights.
Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Heights avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire wants to stall.
Heights wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Heights lands a shoulder strike.
Heights misses with the head strike.
A short right from McGuire.
Heights lands an uppercut.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heights has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Heights.
Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heights is keeping busy.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heights lands a body shot. #BC2#
Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Heights misses its intended target.
Heights takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heights throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Heights throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heights keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Heights with an uppercut!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Heights throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks. #ROC#Heights is rocked!
Heights throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a huge left! Heights is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuire isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Heights from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire!
Our winner, Ralph 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.

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izquierdo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Izquierdo's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izquierdo's head backwards.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izquierdo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Izquierdo moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izquierdo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izquierdo checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izquierdo throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
McGuire drops Izquierdo with a beautiful combination! Izquierdo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Izquierdo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Izquierdo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Izquierdo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izquierdo leaves his chin hanging out and McGuire seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Izquierdo 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 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heights throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Heights is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Heights.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Heights tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Heights lands with a nice body kick.
Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Heights lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Heights takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
McGuire lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.
Heights tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Heights swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Heights swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heights is able to avoid easily.
Heights takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Heights fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands a head kick!
Heights swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and McGuire counters with a head kick that drops Heights to the mat! Heights scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Heights is rocked!
A cross from Heights lands.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Heights counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Heights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire wants to clinch
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Heights catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! McGuire has knocked Heights down with a huge combo! McGuire steps away and waves a wobbly Heights back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Heights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heights crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Heights gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Heights manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heights wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights'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#
Heights throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heights can do to turn this around?
Heights needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Heights's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heights's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heights misses with a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Seelow Heights's cut even more.
Heights throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.
Heights throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heights - that will leave a mark!
McGuire misses the jab.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Heights tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Heights back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A clash of legs there as Heights blocks the low kick.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Heights checks it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights.
Heights throws a counter combo.#T2#
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heights throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights lands a head shot.
Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.#CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Heights in a clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Heights misses with the head strike.
McGuire avoiding damage. #T3##BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heights throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Heights down.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well.
Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a hook. Heights ducked under it nicely.
Heights feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Heights gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Heights breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Heights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heights avoids the body shot from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Heights counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire tries to clinch up
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Heights throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire thumps Heights with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Heights checks it
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heights takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Heights tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Heights lands with an overhand left.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Heights lands a body shot. #T2#
Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights misses with the combination.
Heights throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
A cross from Heights lands.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Heights is avoiding it.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heights is looking to clinch.
Heights tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Heights lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Heights counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Heights 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!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
BOOM! Heights lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGuire. McGuire tries to recover but Heights is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGuire lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Seelow Heights 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.

Event: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahrishi.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
McGuire misses the jab.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by Mahrishi.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mahrishi saw it coming and moves away.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
McGuire thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Mahrishi manages to duck under it in time.
Mahrishi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mahrishi looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
Mahrishi lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Mahrishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi away with a front kick.
Mahrishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Mahrishi there.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Mahrishi punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Mahrishi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a looping right.
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Mahrishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Mahrishi takes one on the button.
Mahrishi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Mahrishi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahrishi avoids a kick to the body.
Mahrishi lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire tries to move into range but Mahrishi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahrishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahrishi should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mahrishi.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Mahrishi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahrishi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mahrishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Mahrishi ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Mahrishi throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Mahrishi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped McGuire's head back. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Mahrishi and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi'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.#R3#
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahrishi. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahrishi.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi walks into a left hand.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Mahrishi pushes him away.#T1#
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #T2#
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrishis head.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch 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!
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Mahrishi moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
Mahrishi pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to stall but Mahrishi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. #T1#
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Mahrishi presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Aatreya Mahrishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire taking a breather.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mahrishi.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to slow Mahrishi down with leg kicks.
Mahrishi scores with a nice strike.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Mahrishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahrishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries a low kick but Mahrishi avoids it.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Mahrishi sees coming a mile off.
Mahrishi thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Mahrishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahrishi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire is looking to slow Mahrishi down with leg kicks.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.#T2#
Mahrishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahrishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Mahrishi takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Mahrishi finds it's target.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Mahrishi takes it in his stride.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mahrishi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire tries to bum rush Mahrishi with a series of wild strikes but Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As McGuire looks to move away, Mahrishi throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahrishi avoids it this time.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahrishi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahrishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahrishi.
Nice jab there from Mahrishi.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahrishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ralph McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 37 - Vanorden vs Mahrishi
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Den Born! But no joy.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born scores with a push kick.
McGuire cracks Van Den Born with a good jab.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.#T1#
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Van Den Born's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nice shot by McGuire.
We've been informed that Van Den Born 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 lands a high kick!
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Den Born scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Den Born fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Born saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Van Den Born has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Van Den Born lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Van Den Born lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire tries to break free but Van Den Born pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born slips a jab from McGuire.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born'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#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Van Den Born.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born scores with a head kick. McGuire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Den Born darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire scores with a jab. Van Den Born acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Born saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire connects with a body shot.#T1#
Van Den Born misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Van Den Born's defenses.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Den Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Den Born takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Den Born walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
McGuire misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Den Born has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 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 throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
Van Den Born drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#The cut above Ko Van Den Born's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. #T3#
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Den Born.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Den Born.
As McGuire backs off Van Den Born throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire throws a low kick but Van Den Born avoids it.
Van Den Born now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Born tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#Ko Van Den Born's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Den Born.
McGuire is looking to slow Van Den Born down with leg kicks.
Van Den Born blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Den Born slips a straight right by McGuire.
Van Den Born unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Van Den Born counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Den Born.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born is struggling to control the position.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Den Born is keeping busy.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Born saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
Van Den Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Van Den Born takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from McGuire.
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire is trying to push Van Den Born away but Van Den Born has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Van Den Born scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Den Born's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #T3#
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Van Den Born takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire tries to clinch but Van Den Born is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Den Born chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him. #T4#
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
McGuire swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Den Born.
McGuire throws a head kick but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

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 Ralph McGuire.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 31 - Tai Kung vs Yazzie
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qanar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qanar.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Qanar avoids it with no problem.
Qanar looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Qanar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qanar.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Qanar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qanar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dro Qanar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Qanar.
Qanar tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qanar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qanar tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Qanar moves out of range of the body kick.
Qanar clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Qanar moves into the clinch successfully.
Qanar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuire walks away with a smile on his face. Qanar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Qanar staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Qanar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qanar looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Qanar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Qanar is just out of range.
Qanar throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Qanar lands a right hook to the body.
Qanar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire throws a hook but Qanar blocks it.
Qanar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Qanar misses.
We've been hearing reports that Qanar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Qanar slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qanar lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qanar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Qanar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Qanar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Qanar.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qanar.
Qanar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qanar's sensitive parts.
Qanar looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Qanar throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Qanar throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Qanar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qanar catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick but Qanar moves out of range. #T3#
Qanar misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Qanar avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Qanar misses
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire darts in and clinches Qanar up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Qanar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Qanar lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Qanar misses with a punch to the body.
Qanar misses with the head strike.
Qanar misses with a body punch.
Qanar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Qanar.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Qanar lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Qanar fails to land.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qanars head.
Qanar misses with a body punch.
Qanar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Qanar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qanar blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qanars head.
Qanar misses with a punch to the body.
Qanar blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Qanar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qanar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
Qanar tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dro Qanar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qanar throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qanar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Qanar has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Qanar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dro Qanar'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#
Qanar misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Qanar moves out of range.
Qanar just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qanar throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qanar throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Qanar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses the jab.
Qanar lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a looping left.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Qanar and pushes him back against the cage.
Qanar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qanar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Qanar tries to pull guard but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Qanar pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Qanar is controlling McGuire's posture.#SUB#
Qanar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGuire stacks Qanar 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 McGuire!
Qanar manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuire's best efforts.
Qanar tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.#SU2#
McGuire decides to return to a standing position.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Qanar is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
Qanar swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Qanar shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Qanar looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Qanar throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Qanar lands a jab to the head.
Qanar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Qanar sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Qanar jumps back.
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 half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qanar moves away.
Qanar lands a nice looking body shot.
Qanar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qanar misses the shot to the body.
Qanar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Qanar throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Qanar.
Qanar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Qanar down. #T3#
Qanar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qanar.
McGuire defending well as Qanar loads up on a big left hand.
Qanar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Qanar saw that one coming.
Qanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Qanar forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Qanar decides to pull guard.
McGuire won't allow Qanar to sweep him here. #SUB#
Qanar is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Qanar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Qanar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McGuire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Qanar's guard.#SUB#
Qanar 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.
Qanar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Qanar continues to stall.
Qanar looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #SU2#
McGuire gets to his feet - Qanar follows without any prompting.
Qanar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Dro Qanar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dro Qanar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qanar.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qanar wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Qanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qanar takes one on the button.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qanar scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Qanar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qanar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Qanar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Qanar off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Qanar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Qanar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Qanar.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A punch combination from Qanar misses.
Qanar lands with a nice body punch.
Qanar swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Qanar throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Qanar.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Qanar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Qanar's leg. Qanar is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Qanar misses.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Qanar moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Qanar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qanar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
Qanar blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A slow jab from Qanar misses its intended target. #T2#
Qanar avoids the body shot from McGuire. #CL#
Qanar has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire blocking some punches.
Qanar presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Qanar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire cracks Qanar with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Qanar.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Qanar.
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.
A head punch on the inside from Qanar fails to land.
Qanar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #T3#
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Qanar controls the action.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Qanar tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qanar tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Qanar.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qanar backwards.
Qanar lands a left hand.
Qanar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qanar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Qanar up against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Qanar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qanars head. #T4#
Qanar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Qanar takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A jab from McGuire misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qanar fails to land with a series of punches.
Qanar scores with a jab.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Qanar moves out of range easily.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Qanar fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qanar.
Jab from McGuire.
A big right from Qanar misses.
Qanar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qanar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC KO 7 - Rodrigues vs Dylan
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Den Born paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Den Born appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from McGuire misses
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Van Den Born ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Den Born does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Den Born takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Van Den Born against the cage.
A body shot lands from Van Den Born. #T1#
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Van Den Born misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Den Born prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from Van Den Born.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands.
McGuire tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire looks winded!
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Den Born makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. #T2#
Van Den Born tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Van Den Born'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.
Van Den Born works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Den Born lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Den Born.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Born.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Den Born.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire wants to slow Van Den Born down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. #T4#
Van Den Born lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
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 takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Den Born. That did some damage!
Van Den Born scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Den Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire walks straight into a right hand from Van Den Born - that's dropped him! Van Den Born jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McGuire from any more punishment! McGuire complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ko Van Den Born!
Our winner, Ko Van Den Born, 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.

Event: Madness 50
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tests Robertsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Robert Robertsson has been cut.
Robertsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Robertsson down.
Robertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by McGuire.
Robertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertsson tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire. #CL2#
Robertsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertsson pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertsson tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Robertsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire letting Robertsson take a breather here.
Robertsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Robertsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Robertsson slowing the pace effectively.
Robertsson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Robertsson is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robertsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Robertsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Robertsson tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Robertsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Robertsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Robertsson blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
McGuire gets caught napping as Robertsson dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Robertsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robertsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#T2#
Robertsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robertsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robertsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertsson prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Robert Robertsson's cut even more.#T3#
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Robertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Robertsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
Robertsson tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Robertsson tries to clinch up.
Robertsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire connects with the punch.#KD#
McGuire cracks Robertsson 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 Robertsson to stand back up!#ROC#Robertsson is rocked!
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertsson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?#CL2#
Robertsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robertsson seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertsson throws out the jab.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Robertsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Robertsson is now in McGuire's guard.
Robertsson is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Robertsson cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
Robertsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Robertsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T5#
Robertsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertsson trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertsson. #T6##CL2#
Robertsson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertsson misses with some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertsson controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robertsson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#The cut above Robert Robertsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Robertsson shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Robertsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Robertsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertsson.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Robertsson avoids it well.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robertsson's sensitive parts. #T7#
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertsson tries to clinch up.
McGuire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertsson's head backwards.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robertsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Robertsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Robertsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Robertsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#Robert Robertsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T8#
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertsson wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertsson looks to clinch
and Robertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Robertsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ralph McGuire!
After the big win, Ralph McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Warrior Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Madness 46 MAMF Championship
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
McGuire takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Travis is looking to counter punch.
Travis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at No Limit in the buildup to the fight.
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Travis blocks the body kick.
Travis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Travis scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Travis is out of range.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Travis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Travis moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
It looked like Travis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.#T1#
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire throws a jab when Travis was well out of range.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Travis is pushing McGuire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Travis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traviss head.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travis misses with some punches. #T2#
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Travis manages to break the clinch.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Travis.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Travis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Travis throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Travis counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Travis blocks the body kick.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Travis drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire cracks the inside of Travis's front leg.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
Travis is looking to counter punch.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Travis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Travis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travis's elbow.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Travis lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T4#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travis's elbow.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Travis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travis lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Travis misses the target.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Travis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range. #T5#
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Travis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Travis is out of range.
Travis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Travis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Travis scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Travis.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Travis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Travis. Travis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Travis counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Travis to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Travis.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Travis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Travis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Travis counters with a right hand to the body. #T7#
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Travis.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Travis's body.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Travis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T8#
Travis blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Travis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Travis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Travis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Travis.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Travis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from McGuire misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Travis moves out of range.
Travis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Travis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Travis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.#T9#
Travis throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Travis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Travis misses the target.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Travis blocks it well.
Good exchange - Travis coming out on top.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
Travis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Travis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Travis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Travis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Travis moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Travis's knee but Travis avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire slips under a jab from Travis.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire works Travis's body with a nice hook.#T1#
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Travis moves away and avoids it.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Travis.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Travis moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A slow jab from Travis misses its intended target.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Travis counters with a left to the body.
Travis misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.#T2#
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Travis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Travis throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Travis misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Travis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Travis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis is looking to counter punch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Travis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Travis misses its target.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Travis seems unphased.
Travis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Travis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
A big right from Travis misses.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Travis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire cracks Travis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Travis blocks a leg kick.
Travis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Travis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Donk. McGuire catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Travis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.#T5#
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Travis counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Travis misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Travis in a clinch.
Travis tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travis's elbow.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Travis backwards. #T6##BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Travis.
Travis throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
Travis blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Travis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Travis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire scores with a jab. Travis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Travis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Travis on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T7#
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Travis blocks the leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Travis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire thumps Travis with a low kick.#T8#
McGuire defending well as Travis loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire lunges at Travis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Travis's hand.
McGuire tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range.
Travis 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 throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Travis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Travis ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Travis circles away quickly and effectively.
Travis avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A counter left hand to the body from Travis misses its target.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Travis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T9#
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Travis tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis.
Still in the clinch, Travis scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Travis.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Travis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuire walks away with a smile on his face. Travis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Travis 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.
Travis connects with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
McGuire tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire stuns Travis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Travis staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Travis.
Travis avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Travis backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Travis swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Travis.
Travis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Travis.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Travis blocks the low kick.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Travis is out of range.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis blocks a head kick by McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travis moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Travis counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire cracks Travis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Travis misses the target.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.#T3#
Travis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travis lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Travis misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Travis slips under a jab from McGuire.
It looked like Travis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Travis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Travis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Travis moved out of range.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Travis counters with a left to the body.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Travis at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is looking to slow Travis down with leg kicks.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Travis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Travis walks into a left hand.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Travis's sensitive parts.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Travis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire tries to clinch but Travis moves away
and Travis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T5#
McGuire misses with a right hand
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Travis misses.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
letting Travis counter with a right hand.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Travis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Travis throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Travis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Travis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Travis counters with a stiff right hand. #T6#
Travis lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 land a leg kick but Travis is out of range.
Travis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Travis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Travis misses its target.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Travis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
As McGuire looks to move away, Travis throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T7#
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Travis checks a leg kick nicely.
Travis throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire tries to work over Travis's front leg with a kick but Travis checks it.
Travis walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Travis's sensitive parts.
Travis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Travis misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.#T8#
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Travis looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Travis.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Travis's belly button to the back.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire slips under a jab.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Travis misses the target.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Travis checks it.
Travis misses with a hook
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.#T9#
McGuire throws a series of strikes that have Travis backpedaling.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
It looked like Travis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Travis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Travis shakes it off.
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Travis throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
McGuire thumps Travis with a low kick.
Travis moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Travis throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Travis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Travis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire really dominated that round.
That's time! Travis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire cracks Travis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Travis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Travis is out of range.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Travis. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries a body shot but Travis blocks it. #TD#
Travis drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Travis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGuire has picked Travis up and slammed him! Travis can't keep hold of the triangle and McGuire manages to pass to side control!
Travis tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire wants to stand but Travis is controlling his arm.
McGuire working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Travis looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Travis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
Travis wants to get back to full guard but McGuire has mounted him!
McGuire is looking to stand but Travis has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Travis is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Travis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Travis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Travis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Travis gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire wants to stand up but Travis is controlling the position.
Travis is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Travis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire wants to stand up but Travis manages to regain full guard.
Travis looking to control. #SUB#
Travis 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.#SUB#
Travis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Travis 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.#T5#
Travis trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Travis lands a two punch combo.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Travis's ribs.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Travis moves out of range easily.
Travis slips a straight right by McGuire.#T6#
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Travis saw that one coming.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Travis.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Travis's body.
Travis missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Travis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Travis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Travis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T7#
Travis throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Travis connects with the punch.#T8#
Travis throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Travis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Travis tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Travis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire slips under a jab from Travis.
McGuire misses with a hook. Travis ducked under it nicely. #T9#
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range. #CL2#
McGuire pushes Travis up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Travis is trying to pull guard but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Travis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Travis blocking some punches.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Nice body punch from Travis - that landed with a thud.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Travis does no damage.
Nice shot by Travis.
Travis defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Travis blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.#T1#
McGuire misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Travis misses the target.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Travis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Travis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Travis moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Travis's calf.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Travis moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Travis's calf.
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Travis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Travis is avoiding it.
Travis throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 looks to land a body kick but Travis moved away.#T3#
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Travis loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Travis.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Travis.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Travis blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire tries to move into range but Travis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from McGuire misses. #T5#
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Travis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Travis.
Travis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Travis misses the target.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Travis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Travis.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Travis is out of range.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Travis checks it.
Travis throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T6#
McGuire slips under a jab from Travis.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Travis moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Travis. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Travis counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Travis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Travis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Travis moved away.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
It looked like Travis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire tries to bum rush Travis with a series of wild strikes but Travis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Travis misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Travis sees coming a mile off.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Travis should have avoided that one. #T8#
McGuire lands a front kick.
Travis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Travis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Travis throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Travis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Travis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Travis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Travis misses with an uppercut
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Travis throws a body shot but no joy.
Travis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Travis.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Travis slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Warrior Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Madness 39 Petrov vs Lati
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herrington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Herrington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Herrington blocking some punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herrington is trying to break free.
Herrington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herrington stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire pushes Herrington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Herrington.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Herrington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Herrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Herrington tries to tie him up.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herrington backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Herrington misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire has Herrington pressed against the cage, preventing Herrington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herrington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herringtons head.
Herrington trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herrington into the cage.
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.#T2#
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire presses Herrington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herrington is breathing heavily.
McGuire pushes Herrington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
I was talking to Herrington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
Herrington misses with some punches.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herrington's efforts to push away.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a hook. Herrington ducked under it nicely.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herrington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herrington throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Herrington down. #T3#
McGuire scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Herrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Herrington blocks it.
McGuire is leaning against Herrington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Herrington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Herrington misses with a punch on the inside.
Herrington lands with a right to the head.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire lands an uppercut.#T4#
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a body shot but Herrington blocks it.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Herrington is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrington has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Herrington backwards.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire 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#
Herrington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Herrington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herrington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Herrington throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herrington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Herrington staying out of range there.
Herrington misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Herrington knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Herrington is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McGuire has cracked Herrington with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McGuire lands another huge swinging hook and Herrington tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Herrington, before McGuire can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Madness 20 Rising Stars
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahn circles away quickly and effectively.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kahn drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Despite the aggression on Kahn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Kahn counters with a left to the body.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
McGuire clobbers Kahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kahn misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Kahn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Kahn's body.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Kahn scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
McGuire tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahn fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target. #T4#
Kahn looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kahn.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
Kahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire is looking to wear down Kahn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips a straight right by Kahn.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. #T1#
Kahn misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Kahn misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Kahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Kahn punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
McGuire jabs Kahn right on the nose. Kahn blinks but takes it well.
McGuire throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Kahn takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire misses with a hook.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Kahn avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire with a jab.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Kahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn lands with a cross.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with a body shot. #T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Kahn takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire tries to move into range but Kahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Kahn avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Kahn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
Kahn defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Kahn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kahn throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Kahn moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn slips under a jab from McGuire.
Kahn scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahn defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Kahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire with a hook.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!
Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahn lands a brutal uppercut that launches McGuire off his feet! McGuire tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mohammed Kahn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness Insanity 8
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Blaze misses with a straight right.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Blaze misses.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaze misses with a looping left.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaze walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blaze sprawling to the canvas! Blaze 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?! #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Crack! McGuire connects with the perfect overhand right and Blaze falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ralph McGuire made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Ragnar Blaze had this to say: 'Thanks for coming '.

Event: Madness 14 Orndorf Vs PinkHole
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson.
McGuire throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Gunnarsson.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunnarsson momentarily.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunnarsson sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch. #T2#
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage.
A short right from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Gunnarsson jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Gunnarsson.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##TD#
Gunnarsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.#SUB#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Gunnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
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 Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
McGuire has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#T1#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McGuire counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunnarsson toppling to the canvas! Gunnarsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGuire finish him?!#ROC2#
Gunnarsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!

Event: Madness 11: Dawson vs Turkey
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Eighteen back into the cage.
McGuire is working Eighteen over against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eighteen or not.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eighteen tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Eighteen pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGuire pushes Eighteen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eighteen throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Eighteen fails to land.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eighteen.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Eighteen looks winded!
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Eighteen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Eighteen crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Eighteen is rocked!
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eighteen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.
Eighteen is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?#KD#
McGuire cracks Eighteen 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 Eighteen to stand back up!
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 circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Eighteen tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! McGuire wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!

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