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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Malachy Guillermo (ranked 5874 p4p, 22910 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 479 p4p, 525 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Roy Buchanan's Train Blues as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great elbows
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malachy Guillermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 39 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan misses with the combination.
Guillermo throws a leg kick but Buchanan checks it.
Buchanan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Buchanan throws a hook but Guillermo avoids it easily.
Guillermo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guillermo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Guillermo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guillermo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guillermo.
Buchanan slips under a jab from Guillermo.
Good standup being displayed there by Guillermo as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guillermo!
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Buchanan misses
enabling Guillermo to counter with a crisp jab.
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Guillermo misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Guillermo misses.
Buchanan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan has Guillermo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guillermo.
Guillermo can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan dodges an elbow strike from Guillermo.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guillermo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Guillermo fails to land.
Guillermo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands a nice uppercut.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Buchanan.
Guillermo pushes Buchanan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Guillermo.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Guillermo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guillermo.
Buchanan prevents Guillermo from breaking the clinch.
Buchanan lands with a right to the head.
Guillermo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guillermo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Guillermo.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guillermo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan digs a right hand into Guillermo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guillermo's gas tank.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guillermo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Buchanan avoids the elbow strike from Guillermo, against the ropes.
Guillermo misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guillermo lands with a right hand.
Buchanan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Malachy Guillermo has been cut.
Buchanan drives through and clinches with Guillermo against the ropes.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
Guillermo can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guillermo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guillermo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Guillermo can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Guillermo pushes Buchanan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan blocks the elbow strike.
Buchanan lands a body punch.
Guillermo misses with an elbow over the top.
Guillermo tries to work over Buchanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guillermo.
Guillermo lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.
Ross Buchanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guillermo lands a nice elbow.
Guillermo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guillermo misses with a body punch.
Guillermo has had enough of the clinch but Buchanan keeps him there for the moment.
Buchanan tries to work over Guillermo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Guillermo.
Guillermo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
Buchanan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guillermo or not.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.
Buchanan avoids the elbow strike from Guillermo, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buchanan.
Guillermo is looking to break free of the clinch but Buchanan has double underhooks.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guillermo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buchanan's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan prevents Guillermo from breaking the clinch.
Guillermo tries to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the temple.
Buchanan blocks an elbow strike from Guillermo.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
Guillermo is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buchanan lands with a right to the head.
Buchanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guillermo misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Guillermo is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling him.
Buchanan pushes Guillermo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Buchanan lands but Guillermo takes it in his stride.
Guillermo throws a one two combo.
Buchanan moves into the clinch successfully.
Guillermo lands a nice elbow.
Buchanan blocks a body shot from Guillermo.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guillermo lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guillermo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buchanan's brow.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Buchanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan blocks an elbow strike from Guillermo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guillermo.
Guillermo digs a right hand underneath Buchanan's ribcage. Buchanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buchanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
Buchanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Guillermo working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Buchanan on the inside.
Guillermo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guillermo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Guillermo lands a damaging elbow.
Guillermo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Buchanan as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan lands a body shot.
Buchanan blocks the elbow strike.
Buchanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan blocking some punches.
Buchanan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guillermo or not.
Buchanan lands with a short shot to the head.
Buchanan tries to work over Guillermo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guillermo.
A right hand to the body from Buchanan.
Guillermo pushes off an throws an elbow but Buchanan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike.
Buchanan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the side of Guillermo's head.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan pushes Guillermo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Guillermo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malachy Guillermo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillermo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buchanan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Buchanan!
An out of breath Ross Buchanan 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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energy
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RATING
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