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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juju Baraka (ranked 611 p4p, 745 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 81 p4p, 97 weight class). Baraka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Burning Spear. McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baraka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baraka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baraka's head.
Baraka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Baraka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Baraka misses
and Baraka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka throws out a powerful jab.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Baraka. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baraka.
Juju Baraka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baraka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baraka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baraka connects with a crisp jab.
Baraka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juju Baraka's cut is getting worse.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Baraka checks a leg kick.
McGuire tries a low kick but Baraka avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka misses with a hook.
Baraka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
Baraka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Baraka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Baraka's head back.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Baraka misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baraka up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuire presses Baraka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraka.
Baraka working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka breaks from the clinch.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Baraka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baraka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Baraka counters with an inside leg kick.
Baraka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 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.
A close round but Kevin McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's time! Baraka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Baraka misses.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baraka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baraka.
Baraka defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baraka. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Baraka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
A big head kick from Baraka and McGuire is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baraka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baraka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire working for a triangle but Baraka defends it easily.
Baraka wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baraka with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Baraka from controlling successfully.
Baraka wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baraka stands and steps away. McGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Baraka in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baraka is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baraka has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire has Baraka pressed against the cage, preventing Baraka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baraka wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Baraka breaks the clinch.
Baraka thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Baraka tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Baraka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baraka breaks the clinch.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baraka moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baraka connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire clinches.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baraka can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baraka 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 catches Baraka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Baraka to the canvas!
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Juju Baraka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juju Baraka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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