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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Chippleworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Chippleworth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippleworth cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
It looks like Patrick McGuire has been cut.
Chippleworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chippleworth.
McGuire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chippleworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chippleworth closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Chippleworth tries to tie him up.
Chippleworth misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chippleworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chippleworth connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chippleworth pushes McGuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McGuire throws an elbow but Chippleworth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chippleworth is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Chippleworth is pushing McGuire's head away, looking to escape. McGuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chippleworth keeps working.
McGuire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chippleworth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire cracks Chippleworth with a big elbow.
Chippleworth tries to escape but McGuire is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control but Chippleworth is keeping him busy.
Chippleworth is trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire landing strikes.
McGuire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chippleworth to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire working the ground and pound.
Chippleworth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGuire prevents Chippleworth from escaping the position.
McGuire fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGuire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McGuire cracks Chippleworth with a big right hand but Chippleworth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McGuire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chippleworth's shoulder. That is not cool.
McGuire wants to control but Chippleworth is keeping him busy.
Chippleworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chippleworth is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from McGuire crashes against the mat.
Chippleworth dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
Chippleworth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chippleworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGuire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chippleworth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire working the ground and pound from side control.
Chippleworth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuire is controlling him well.
McGuire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chippleworth keeps working.
McGuire working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire cracks Chippleworth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet but McGuire drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chippleworth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGuire is in Chippleworth's guard.
McGuire throws a strike but Chippleworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chippleworth wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chippleworth is fighting to break McGuire's control of his arms but McGuire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Chippleworth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chippleworth postures up.
Chippleworth tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippleworth stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Chippleworth wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick McGuire just wasn't active enough.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chippleworth counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Chippleworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Chippleworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chippleworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cedric Chippleworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chippleworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
A punch combination from Chippleworth misses.
Jab from Chippleworth.
Chippleworth scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chippleworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Chippleworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chippleworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chippleworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chippleworth throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chippleworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Chippleworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Chippleworth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chippleworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chippleworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chippleworth misses with a few strikes there.
Chippleworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chippleworth misses with a body shot.
Chippleworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Chippleworth tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Cedric Chippleworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chippleworth tries to sprawl but McGuire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chippleworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chippleworth is breathing heavily.
McGuire working over Chippleworth with some ground and pound. Chippleworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuire is nestled in close to Chippleworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chippleworth pushes McGuire off looking to stand but McGuire dives back in and keeps control.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chippleworth defending well though.
McGuire winds up and cracks Chippleworth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chippleworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Chippleworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chippleworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chippleworth is working McGuire over against the cage.
Chippleworth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chippleworth trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chippleworth is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chippleworth defending well though.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Chippleworth dodges it nicely.
McGuire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire stops Chippleworth from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire working Chippleworth over with strikes.
Chippleworth is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
Chippleworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chippleworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chippleworth's head.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire wants to control but Chippleworth is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chippleworth is looking to escape.
Chippleworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
Chippleworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
McGuire controlling the action here.
McGuire drops an elbow to the side of Chippleworth's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Chippleworth is working away.
Patrick McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chippleworth has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from McGuire.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chippleworth to regain full guard.
McGuire won't allow Chippleworth to get back to his feet.
Chippleworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chippleworth's head.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Chippleworth is keeping the position.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Chippleworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire prevents Chippleworth from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
Patrick McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!), into his post fight interview.
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hype
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