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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Fired Up. McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGuire checks a low kick from Clark. McGuire avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it. Clark walks into a jab. McGuire misses with a leg kick. McGuire connects with a solid leg kick. McGuire checks the leg kick. Clark lands a body shot.
Clark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clark avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot. A head kick misses from Clark. McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire. Clark lands a high kick!
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut. McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it. McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily. McGuire lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it. Clark thumps McGuire with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire. Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. McGuire gets a clinch. Clark trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage. Clark is pushing McGuire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Clark lands an uppercut. McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick. McGuire stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Clark moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire. A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire with a nice cross. 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark. Clark blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. Clark lands a body punch in the clinch. Clark prevents a body shot from McGuire. Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Clark's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not. McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire. McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch. Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses. Clark thumps McGuire with a low kick. McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Clark throws a leg kick that is checked and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. McGuire sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side. McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks. Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup. Clark moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McGuire checks a leg kick nicely. Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire. McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clark rather than just go for the knockout. McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Clark scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side. Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one. Clark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy. McGuire dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut! McGuire jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance. McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily. McGuire scores with a nice head shot. McGuire looks to land a body kick but Clark moved away. McGuire throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and moves out of range. McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark. Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it. Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving. McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. McGuire blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
Clark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. McGuire wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clark throws a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark blocks a leg kick. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nice uppercut there from McGuire. Clark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire back to the cage. Clark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A jab from McGuire misses. Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire. Jab by McGuire. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGuire stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up. Clark takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clark tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it. Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark throws a hook but McGuire blocks it. McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark. McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McGuire works Clark's body with a nice hook. Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Clark lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire cracks the inside of Clark's front leg. McGuire tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance. Clark dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf. McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it. McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head. McGuire looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well. McGuire stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken. McGuire works Clark's body with a nice hook. McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clark tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage. McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clark lands a body punch in the clinch. Clark can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming. McGuire misses the shot to the body. Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Clark throws a hook but McGuire blocks it. Clark throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark. McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Clark 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. Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it. Clark slips a straight right by McGuire. McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away. McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark. Clark scores with a head kick. McGuire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Clark misses and McGuire counters by clinching up. A right handed body shot lands from Clark.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McGuire letting Clark take a breather here. McGuire lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zander McGuire just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGuire scores with a jab. McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good shot there by Clark. Clark scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McGuire scores with a jab. Clark acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McGuire misses with a low kick.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Clark takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from McGuire lands. McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Clark's defenses. Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards. Clark defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand. That kick from McGuire tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on. McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire slips a straight right by Clark. A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet. McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGuire lands with a cross. McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A swing and a miss from Clark. A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target. That kick from Clark tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on. Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Clark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. McGuire scores with a shoulder strike. McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clark blocks a body shot from McGuire. McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage. Clark trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
Clark 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. Clark stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position. McGuire has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Clark throws a head punch that misses. McGuire lands an uppercut. Clark has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Clark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Clark misses with a body punch.
Clark is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark. Clark misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut. Clark cracks McGuire with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Eddie Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Clark settles back down. Clark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Clark throws a leg kick that misses. McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McGuire takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses. Clark keeps the fight on the outside. Clark misses with a leg kick. Nice defenses there by McGuire. Clark is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks. McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head. A jab from Clark misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGuire misses with a body shot.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet. Clark misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back. A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Clark's defenses. Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming. Clark throws a leg kick and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McGuire lands with a shot to the body. McGuire throws a jab when Clark was well out of range. McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark. Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming. McGuire looks to land a body kick but Clark moved away. A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire. McGuire swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by McGuire. Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses. Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively. Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire. McGuire lands a body shot.
Clark misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back. Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick. McGuire scores with a push kick. Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving. Clark tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark. McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses. McGuire blocks a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Clark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Zander McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! Zander McGuire is the new welterweight champion! Our winner, Zander McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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