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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Apple (ranked 3575 p4p, 2495 weight class) and Keith McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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230
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Apple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apple sprawls well. Apple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGuire lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Apple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Apple.
Apple keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire stands up over Apple, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire passes Apple's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGuire controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire slips a jab from Apple.
Apple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Apple circles away easily
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apple misses the shot to the body.
Apple is breathing heavily.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Apple misses its target.
Big Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Apple counters with a left to the body.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apple connects with the punch.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Apple misses its target.
Apple lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Apple defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuire.
Apple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Apple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apple's waist but Apple gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire off to one side.
Apple with a hook.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apple's waist but Apple gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire off to one side.
Apple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apple was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire fails with the takedown
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Apple, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Apple against the cage but Apple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Big Apple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Apple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Apple circles away easily
letting Apple counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Apple dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown but Apple manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGuire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and Apple counters with a straight right hand.
Apple throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
And McGuire tries to counter it with a takedown but Apple pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Apple counters with a nice body shot.
Big Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith McGuire.
McGuire fails with the takedown
and Apple counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Apple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Apple cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Apple has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Apple throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Big Apple is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Apple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Apple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Apple. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and Apple counters with a nice body shot.
Apple tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apple scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apple throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Apple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apple tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apple clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apple lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Apple, which made it look bad.
Keith McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apple lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Apple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire shoots and misses
and Apple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and Apple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apple scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Apple circles away easily
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire is rocked!
Apple fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Apple finish him?
McGuire with a poor takedown
enabling Apple to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
Apple looks to land a combination. McGuire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Apple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apple scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apple as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Apple, which made it look bad.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
letting Apple counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Apple enables McGuire to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Apple manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Apple dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Apple thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Apple, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Apple against the cage but Apple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Apple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire fails with the takedown
and Apple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple steps in with a hook that catches McGuire right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Apple follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McGuire looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Apple!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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