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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Jesus Karter (ranked 228 p4p, 397 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 30 p4p, 57 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godsmack - When Legends Rise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
Karter misses the jab.
McGuire lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
A jab lands there for Karter.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGuire postures up in Karter's guard and throws a big left but Karter blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karter on his heels. He'll look to pass Karter's guard now, I'm sure.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Karter keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire won't allow Karter to sweep him here.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
McGuire working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter controlling the position for now.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Karter defends it.
McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Landon McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karter moves into full guard.
McGuire distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire jabs at Karter's body.
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGuire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karter throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire slips a jab from Karter.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
Karter defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Karter down.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Karter counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter slips a jab from McGuire.
Karter throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Karter's front leg but catches the back leg as Karter tries to avoid it.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire motions for Karter to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karter, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
McGuire manages to pull guard.
Karter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karter escapes and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Karter defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
McGuire trying to control from Karter's half guard. Karter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGuire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karter's guard.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if McGuire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Red Jesus Karter had this to say: 'Go fuck yourselves '.
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energy
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