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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tatov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superunknown. McGuire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind . Ralph McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Tatov tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatov presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tatov slows down the pace here.
Tatov missing with knees to the body.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tatov.
Tatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Tatov blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatov controls his hands.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatov is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Tatov into the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Tatov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries to stall but Tatov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatov tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire wants to stall.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Tatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to stall but Tatov improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tatov lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire tries to stall but Tatov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatov is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatov is defending well for now.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Tatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGuire looks gassed!
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatov controls his hands.
McGuire being controlled against the cage.
Tatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tatov as McGuire tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Tatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tatov.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tatov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatov.
It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Tatov.
Tatov blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Tatov lands an uppercut.
Tatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
McGuire tries to circle away but Tatov has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Tatov back against the cage.
Tatov lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Tatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatov lands a body punch.
Tatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
Tatov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGuire up against the cage.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tatov is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Tatov back against the cage.
A short right from Tatov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
That's time! Tatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatov misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Tatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Tatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatov scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Tatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Tatov's legs.
Tatov lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Tatov's ribcage but misses.
Tatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatov jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Tatov dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Tatov persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatov throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire takes a swing at Tatov's ribcage but misses.
Tatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatov.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Tatov - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatov is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tatov lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Tatov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatov.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Igor Tatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatov swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Tatov moved out of range.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatov lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tatov manages to break the clinch.
Tatov avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Tatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A right-left combo lands from Tatov.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Tatov motions for McGuire to come forward. Tatov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Tatov moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatov lands an overhand right.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Tatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire throws a jab when Tatov was well out of range.
Tatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Tatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatov blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Tatov checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Tatov's ribcage but misses.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tatov.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tatov clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Tatov.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Tatov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Tatov.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Tatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Tatov.
Tatov presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tatov throws knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Tatov manages to break the clinch.
Tatov with a nice cross.
Tatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Tatov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tatov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Tatov.
Tatov has hold of one of McGuire's legs. McGuire is fighting the takedown attempt but Tatov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatov working some strikes from top position.
Tatov stands and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tatov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
Tatov is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire tries to bench press Tatov off him but Tatov keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov controls the position from side control.
Tatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
Tatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire is not content to let Tatov control the position.
Tatov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.
Tatov wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Tatov is working McGuire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire tries to roll over but Tatov keeps him under control.
Tatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tatov blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Tatov counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Tatov avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatov manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Tatov counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Tatov saw it coming and moves away.
Tatov misses with a body shot.
Tatov lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Tatov counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatov jabs at McGuire's body.
Tatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tatov misses with a wild body shot.
Tatov cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
Tatov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Tatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Tatov has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.
Tatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Tatov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Tatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGuire is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Tatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
Tatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Igor Tatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tatov is keeping busy.
Tatov tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tatov looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire stalling the fight.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tatov throws knees to the body.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Tatov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov had his way with Ralph McGuire in that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatov.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Tatov moves out of range easily.
Tatov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tatov misses with a straight left.
Tatov misses with a body shot.
Tatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Tatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Tatov blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGuire throws a series of punches but Tatov avoids them all with ease.
Tatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Tatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatov moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Tatov counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire working for a triangle but Tatov defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatov with a nice head shot there.
Tatov lands a couple of elbows.
Tatov distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatov throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tatov won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatov stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Tatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatov content to stall in guard here.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Tatov postures up.
McGuire wants to hit a switch here but Tatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov controlling from mount.
McGuire is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Tatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Tatov!
Igor Tatov retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Igor Tatov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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