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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 2175 p4p, 2045 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Averyanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drago's Entrance Theme. McGuire has chosen It's been a long time as his entrance music. 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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averyanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
Nice uppercut lands for Averyanov. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averyanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averyanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire takes a swing at Averyanov's ribcage but misses.
Averyanov is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Averyanov counters with a two punch combo.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Averyanov blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Averyanov tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
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!
Averyanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averyanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Averyanov is wise to it.
Averyanov wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Averyanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Averyanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Averyanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Averyanov cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Averyanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands with a cross.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Averyanov moved out of range nicely.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Averyanov moved away.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Averyanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire tries a low kick but Averyanov avoids it.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Averyanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Averyanov lands with a light punch inside.
Averyanov slows down the pace here.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Averyanov throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averyanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Averyanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Averyanov moves his leg out of the way.
Averyanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Averyanov checks a low kick from McGuire.
Averyanov throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Averyanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averyanov is able to avoid easily.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Averyanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Averyanov stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
Averyanov with a nice cross.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Averyanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Averyanov scores with a three punch combo!
McGuire misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averyanov takes a step back to recover.
Averyanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averyanov counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tries to break free but Averyanov pushes him back against the cage.
Averyanov slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Averyanov.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Averyanov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a body shot but Averyanov blocks it.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averyanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Averyanov counters with a one-two to the body.
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 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire throws a push kick but Averyanov slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averyanov takes a step back to recover.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Averyanov if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuire slips a straight right by Averyanov.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Averyanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Averyanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Averyanov is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Averyanov.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Averyanov checks it.
Andrei Averyanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Averyanov tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Averyanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Averyanov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Averyanov won't allow it.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Averyanov jumps back.
Averyanov works over McGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Averyanov moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Averyanov.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Averyanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Averyanov checks a leg kick.
Averyanov is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Averyanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Averyanov tries to avoid it.
Averyanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Averyanov scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averyanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Averyanov.
Averyanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Averyanov throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
A short left from McGuire.
Averyanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Averyanov.
Averyanov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Averyanov back against the cage.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Averyanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire misses with a hook
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Averyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Averyanov avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Averyanov misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire throws a leg kick
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Averyanov lands a jab to the head.
Averyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Averyanov. Those never looked like landing.
Averyanov wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Averyanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
Averyanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Averyanov.
Averyanov wants to clinch.
Averyanov tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire throws a hook but Averyanov avoids it easily.
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Averyanov. Averyanov maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Averyanov backwards.
Averyanov prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Averyanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Averyanov is controlling him.
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Averyanov looking to stall.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Averyanov's head.
Averyanov wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov misses with a wild combination.
Averyanov backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Averyanov is avoiding it.
McGuire jabs Averyanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov slips a jab from McGuire.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averyanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
I think Averyanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Averyanov!
A relieved looking Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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