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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Barac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by I am a true Irishman. Barac has chosen Connected as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Barac!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a low kick but Barac moves out of range easily.
Barac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barac misses with a double jab.
Barac ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Barac's body.
Barac misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barac takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barac's hands.
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!
Barac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barac looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Barac.
Barac blocking some punches.
Barac swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Barac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Barac holds him up against the cage and eventually McGuire drops back down to his feet.
McGuire drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuire controls Barac momentarily but Barac frees himself.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barac is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily.
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barac defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Barac defends easily.
McGuire will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barac decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barac throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Barac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Barac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Barac.
Barac takes the fight into the clinch.
Barac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Barac blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barac has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire blocking some punches.
Barac swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Barac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barac lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Barac controls his hands.
Barac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barac throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Barac misses.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Barac avoids it.
Barac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Barac.
Barac throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Barac thows a body shot but no joy.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barac sprawls well. Barac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
Barac throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barac just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baracs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barac.
Barac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barac circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuire somewhat.
The fighters circling - Barac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barac slips under a jab from McGuire.
Nice defenses there by Barac.
Barac misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barac gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barac prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Barac misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barac swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Barac looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Barac saw that one coming.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Barac ducks down to avoid it.
Barac throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Barac misses the shot to the body.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Barac sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Barac lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a body punch but Barac moves out of range.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Barac circles away.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Barac throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Barac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Barac throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barac manages to avoid it.
Barac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Barac connects with a body shot.
Barac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Barac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barac lands a jab.
Barac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Barac.
Barac jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Barac.
Barac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Barac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barac has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barac's elbow.
Barac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barac throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire can't get the takedown.
Barac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Barac.
Barac tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Barac gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Barac.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barac's elbow.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Barac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Barac.
Barac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Barac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barac tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Barac back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barac is keeping busy.
Barac blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Barac breaks from the clinch.
Barac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Barac.
Barac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barac staying out of range there.
McGuire lands with a hook. Barac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Barac scores with a hook.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barac as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barac is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Barac. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick but Barac moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barac throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Barac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Barac - just one landing.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Ivan Barac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barac tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac connects with a single shot there.
Barac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barac takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Barac stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
McGuire is rocked!
Barac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire is holding his hands too far apart here. Barac throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! McGuire is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Barac!
Ivan Barac is the new super heavyweight champion!
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