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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 44 p4p, 8 weight class). McGuire has chosen Nothing More - Go To War as his entrance music. Tank Ispa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryer McGuire's chin.
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216 lbs
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193 cm
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205 lbs
28 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryer McGuire! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ispa throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire. Ispa takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. Ispa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ispa loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch. McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ispa misses with an uppercut. McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here. McGuire scores with a jab. Ispa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ispa misses with a looping left. Nice defenses there by McGuire. McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Ispa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Ispa misses the target. Ispa tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Ispa moves out of range as McGuire strikes. Ispa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ispa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ispa scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ispa takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ispa 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 stuffs the takedown. Ispa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Ispa's side. Ispa takes one to the chin there. McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. McGuire thuds a left hand into Ispa's body. McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ispa. Ispa lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Ispa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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! McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ispa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ispa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ispa swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center. McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ispa throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away. Bryer McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ispa can pounce on him.
Ispa misses with a straight left. Ispa misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand. Ispa lands a slapping body shot.
Ispa misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target. A cross from Ispa lands. Good exchange - Ispa coming out on top. Ispa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ispa throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range. Ispa feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down. McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ispa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ispa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGuire blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by McGuire. McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ispa's hands. McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. Ispa misses with a lunging right hand
and Ispa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McGuire with a jab. Ispa dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut! McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ispa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ispa cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head. McGuire missing with a left hand there. Ispa was out of range so wasted energy throwing 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! A left lands for McGuire. McGuire misses the body punch and Ispa counters with a stiff right hand. A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuire misses with a leg kick and Ispa counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that. McGuire keeping full guard, as Ispa tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ispa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ispa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well. McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ispa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ispa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ispa is on top in guard.
McGuire pulls Ispa in close to his closed guard and prevents Ispa from doing any damage or advancing position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ispa wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tank Ispa will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ispa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McGuire looks to land a right hand but Ispa moved out of range. A big right from Ispa misses. McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ispa avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ispa. McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ispa trying to control but McGuire postures up.
Ispa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Tank Ispa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ispa actively working from the bottom here. McGuire wants to stand but Ispa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ispa gets back to full guard.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ispa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ispa working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ispa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ispa throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Ispa only half commits. A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire throws a hook to the side of Ispa's head but Ispa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ispa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ispa fails with a takedown attempt. McGuire sizes up Ispa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McGuire throws a leg kick but Ispa moved away. Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ispa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ispa throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from McGuire misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ispa. Ispa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ispa looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range. McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Ispa steps away. McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ispa. McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ispa's calf. McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ispa. Ispa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ispa is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Jab by McGuire. McGuire lands an overhand right. Bryer McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ispa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire. Ispa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily. McGuire scores with a nice strike. Ispa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuire lands with a shot to the body. McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ispa. McGuire connects with a right hand. Ispa shakes it off. McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ispa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ispa is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Ispa.
Ispa takes a shot to the head. McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Ispa is looking to land body kicks. McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire blocks a leg kick. McGuire avoids the head kick by Ispa.
Ispa throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily. A jab from Ispa misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer 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!
Ispa throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot. McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Ispa's shoulder, as Ispa tries to avoid the shot. Ispa tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it. McGuire throws out a loose jab but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it. Ispa has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Ispa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ispa wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ispa.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Ispa. Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire. Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ispa throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McGuire misses the shot to the body. Ispa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. McGuire manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire checks a leg kick. McGuire throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range. A combination from Ispa does no damage. McGuire moves out of range of the strikes. McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Ispa moves out of range.
It appears Ispa was looking to counter with a kick there. Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire. Ispa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. Ispa takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A big left from McGuire misses. Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ispa lands 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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ispa's head. McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ispa. Ispa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ispa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Ispa persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing. McGuire lands a body shot.
Ispa staying out of range there. McGuire misses with a jab to the body
letting Ispa counter with a right hand. Ispa tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. Ispa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ispa. Ispa takes one on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ispa tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. Ispa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Ispa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ispa throws a body kick, spinning off balance and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ispa's knee momentarily. McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ispa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ispa clinches with his opponent.
Ispa blocks a body shot from McGuire. Ispa tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire blocks a leg kick. Ispa cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McGuire throws a hook but Ispa avoids it easily. A low kick from Ispa is predictable there and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick. Ispa tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ispa loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch. Ispa throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range. McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ispa misses with a takedown letting McGuire counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGuire moves out of range as Ispa strikes. Ispa loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch. A cross from McGuire lands. Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ispa misses with a body shot.
Ispa looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range. McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Ispa seems unphased.
McGuire thumps Ispa with a low kick. McGuire connects with a single shot there. McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ispa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Ispa's head back.
Ispa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ispa moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab. McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ispa is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire looks to land a left hand but Ispa moved out of range nicely. A little feinted left hand from Ispa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McGuire blocks a jab. Ispa 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa. Ispa slips a straight right by McGuire. Ispa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ispa misses with a looping left. Ispa fails with the takedown and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut. Ispa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ispa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire. Ispa darts in trying to clinch and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Ispa misses. Ispa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire. A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet. Ispa missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ispa. Ispa half committed to a counter leg kick. Ispa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. McGuire manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ispa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ispa misses with an elbow over the top. McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ispas head. McGuire lands a nice shot to the body. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Ispa backwards. McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ispa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting McGuire counter with a right hand. Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ispa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ispa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McGuire looks to throw a body kick and Ispa counters with a solid body kick. McGuire lands a jab. A jab from Ispa misses. A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot. McGuire throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range. McGuire checks a leg kick. A big left from McGuire misses. Ispa wants to clinch and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGuire. McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A combination from Ispa does no damage. Ispa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ispa tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance. Ispa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ispa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ispa tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. Ispa moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off. McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ispa. Ispa throws a body shot but no joy. Ispa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. Ispa 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 with a jab. Jab from Ispa. Ispa throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. Ispa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ispa throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily. Ispa lands with an overhand left. Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ispa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target. McGuire dips to his left and cracks Ispa with an uppercut! Ispa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Ispa. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet. Ispa fails with a takedown attempt. Ispa throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily. Ispa ducks under a wild hook from McGuire. McGuire throws a hook but Ispa avoids it easily. Ispa 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. The fight moves into the clinch position. A nice right hand lands inside from Ispa. Still in the clinch, Ispa scores with a nice short uppercut. Ispa blocks a body shot from McGuire. Ispa trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ispa into the cage. McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ispa feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down. An inside leg kick lands from Ispa. Ispa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McGuire throws a jab when Ispa was well out of range. Ispa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. McGuire misses with a looping left. 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! Ispa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target. Ispa misses with a wild body shot. McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
Ispa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire. McGuire scores with a nice head shot. Ispa looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range. A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. McGuire misses with an uppercut. Ispa saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ispa tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it. McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ispa. Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Ispa shoots in. McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ispa's head. Ispa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut. Ispa looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming. Ispa takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right. McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ispa has his takedown stuffed and Ispa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGuire slips a straight right by Ispa. McGuire misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from McGuire misses. Ispa is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch. McGuire scores with a body shot.
Ispa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ispa is able to avoid easily. Ispa fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab from Ispa does it's job there. Ispa ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire. Tank Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McGuire slips a straight right by Ispa. McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips a jab from Ispa. McGuire misses with a leg kick letting Ispa counter with a right hand. McGuire slips under a jab. 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. Ispa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer McGuire! Bryer McGuire retains his light heavyweight title! An out of breath Bryer McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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