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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 848 p4p, 614 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 111 p4p, 93 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Weismuller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Weismuller gets a clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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