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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 2476 p4p, 3051 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 288 p4p, 335 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: It's been a long time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tofail lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Tofail tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tofail moves out of range of the body kick.
Tofail blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Tofail misses with a straight left.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Tofail seems unphased.
Tofail tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire's coach down at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire rushes Tofail and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tofail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tofail keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Tofail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tofail misses with a body punch.
Tofail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tofail lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Tofail misses with a body punch.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Tofail working aggressively here.
Tofail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Tofail's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tofail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tofail stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tofail lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Tofail on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire slips a straight right by Tofail.
Tofail has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Combat Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tofail scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Tofail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tofail connects with a single shot there.
Tofail throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
Tofail throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Tofail finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tofail misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Tofail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tofail. Tofail obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Tofail saw that one coming.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tofail's hands.
A jab from Tofail misses.
Tofail tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire lands with a hook. Tofail tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tofail throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tofail slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire checks a low kick from Tofail.
Tofail scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tofail. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tofail's head.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire jabs Tofail to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Tofail circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Tofail throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Tofail shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tofail.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Tofail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Tofail misses.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McGuire 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!
Tofail misses with a head kick.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tofail with a body shot.
Tofail looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Tofail steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire throws a low kick but Tofail moves out of range easily.
Tofail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGuire clinches.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Tofail has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Tofail has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to break free but Tofail pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail misses with some punches.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Tofail.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Tofail misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tofail takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tofail swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tofail if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tofail is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tofail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tofail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tofail.
McGuire jabs Tofail to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tofail chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail lands with a left to the head.
Tofail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tofail scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tofail throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tofail throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tofail momentarily.
McGuire darts in and clinches Tofail up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Tofail.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tofail's elbow.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Tofail tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Tofail has double underhooks.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to circle away but Tofail has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tofail controls his hands.
Tofail working aggressively here.
Tofail misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tofail working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Tofail breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Tofail avoids nicely.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tofail tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Tofail throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Tofail connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tofail tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Tofail rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Tofail and move into the clinch position.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire jabs at Tofail's body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Tofail circles away.
Tofail misses with a hook.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Tofail prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Tofail tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Tofail misses.
Tobig Tofail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Tofail throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tofail is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tofail moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Tofail throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Tofail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tofail throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire digs a good hook to Tofail's body.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Tofail moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tofail misses.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Tofail keeps it at a distance.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Tofail.
Tofail takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tofail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tofail will feel that in the morning.
Tofail misses the jab.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Tofail was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire clinches.
Tofail tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire scores with a jab. Tofail acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tofail momentarily.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Tofail's head back.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tofail in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Tofail is rocked!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Tofail is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Tofail to the canvas! McGuire follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras.
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