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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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318 lbs
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310 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eamonn McGuigan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuigan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Star tries to land a front kick but McGuigan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Star has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ceiba Video Games in the buildup to the fight.
Star throws a leg kick but McGuigan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuigan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Star will feel that in the morning.
Star misses with a body kick.
McGuigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Star thuds a left hand into McGuigan's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star scores with a jab.
Star throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Star drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Star has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuigan finds it's way round the side to connect with Star's head.
It looks like Patrick Star has been cut.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuigan throws a right hand that Star ducks under and follows up with a left that Star also avoids with ease.
McGuigan throws a wild body kick that Star sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Star misses
and McGuigan counters with a shoot takedown. Star fights it but they end up in guard.
Star keeping moving, preventing McGuigan from controlling successfully.
Star might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Star wants to stand but McGuigan is controlling the position.
McGuigan trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Star is looking to stand up but McGuigan isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Star wants to get back to his feet but McGuigan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuigan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuigan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGuigan won't allow Star to get back to his feet.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
McGuigan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Star preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuigan looking to sit in guard and control but Star gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star preventing the sweep.
McGuigan managing to control the position.
Star won't allow McGuigan to sweep him here.
McGuigan trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
McGuigan working a defensive guard but Star manages to pass into side control anyway.
McGuigan is trying to control Star's posture but Star avoids it.
McGuigan trying his best to control but Star has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan wants to control but Star is having none of it.
McGuigan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGuigan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuigan looking to sit in guard and control but Star gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuigan seems keen to control Star's posture.
McGuigan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Star has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eamonn McGuigan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGuigan connects with a solid leg kick.
Patrick Star is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick.
Star has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuigan.
Patrick Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuigan.
McGuigan throws a push kick but Star slaps the foot to one side.
Star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuigan manages to avoid it.
McGuigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuigan misses with a body kick.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuigan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuigan misses with a body kick.
Star misses with a hook
and McGuigan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Star's guard now.
McGuigan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star keeping moving, preventing McGuigan from controlling successfully.
McGuigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Star has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eamonn McGuigan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuigan throwing strikes but missing.
McGuigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Star is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuigan.
Well, if McGuigan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGuigan wants to take a breather but Star is having none of it.
McGuigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Star keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eamonn McGuigan wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Star. McGuigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuigan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Star throws a series of strikes that have McGuigan backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuigan misses with a kick to the body.
McGuigan digs a good body shot into Star's ribs.
Star fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuigan on the side of the head.
That has opened up Eamonn McGuigan's cut even more.
Star misses with the combination.
Star misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McGuigan.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuigan.
McGuigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Star on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuigan.
Star motions for McGuigan to come forward. Star throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuigan jabs at Star's body.
McGuigan thuds his right hand into Star's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Star takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuigan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuigan scores with a head kick. Star tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Star lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuigan's sensitive parts.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamonn McGuigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Star.
McGuigan misses with a kick to the body.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star misses with a shot to the body
and McGuigan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Star's guard now.
McGuigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star wants to stand but McGuigan is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuigan postures up in Star's guard and throws a big left but Star blocks it.
McGuigan won't allow Star to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuigan is working Star over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Star is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuigan is controlling him.
Star avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuigan trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Star keeping moving, preventing McGuigan from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuigan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eamonn McGuigan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eamonn McGuigan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Star throws a series of punches but McGuigan moves out of range.
Star has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuigan.
Star throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuigan.
McGuigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Star looks to land a body kick but McGuigan moved away.
McGuigan throws a head kick but Star moves out of range.
Star is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to clinch up but McGuigan keeps it at a distance.
McGuigan lunges at Star with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Star's hand.
McGuigan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Star loads up on a big right hand but McGuigan slips the punch.
Star misses with the body kick
and McGuigan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuigan.
McGuigan content to stall in guard here.
McGuigan throwing strikes from guard but Star blocks nicely.
McGuigan throwing strikes but missing.
McGuigan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star keeping full guard, as McGuigan tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuigan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patrick Star's cut is getting worse.
Star can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuigan controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eamonn McGuigan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Star takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuigan slips a straight right by Star.
Patrick Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star throws a hook but McGuigan avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eamonn McGuigan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuigan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eamonn McGuigan!
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energy
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