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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch - The Way Of The Fist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyd McGuire!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Thumbhisbum loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thumbhisbum lands with an overhand left.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thumbhisbum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thumbhisbum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thumbhisbum blocks the body kick.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thumbhisbum misses the shot to the body.
McGuire with the counter takedown but Thumbhisbum avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Thumbhisbum counters with a body kick that stops McGuire in his tracks momentarily.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Thumbhisbum off balance momentarily.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Thumbhisbum gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Thumbhisbum just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thumbhisbum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
It looked like Thumbhisbum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Thumbhisbum counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Thumbhisbum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Thumbhisbum misses its intended target.
Thumbhisbum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Thumbhisbum moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum missing with knees to the body.
Thumbhisbum lands with a left to the head.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thumbhisbum pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thumbhisbum lands a nice looking body kick.
Thumbhisbum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGuire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thumbhisbum looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumbhisbum, not yet.
Thumbhisbum is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumbhisbum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumbhisbum holds on and takes a little breather.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
Thumbhisbum trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumbhisbum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGuire is working Thumbhisbum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumbhisbum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thumbhisbum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum dominated that round.
That's time! Thumbhisbum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thumbhisbum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thumbhisbum throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thumbhisbum. That did some damage!
McGuire jabs Thumbhisbum right on the nose. Thumbhisbum blinks but takes it well.
Thumbhisbum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Thumbhisbum moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Thumbhisbum defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thumbhisbum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thumbhisbum misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Thumbhisbum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And McGuire tries to counter it with a takedown but Thumbhisbum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thumbhisbum manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thumbhisbum throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thumbhisbum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to bum rush Thumbhisbum with a series of wild strikes but Thumbhisbum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Thumbhisbum counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire slips a jab from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Thumbhisbum is out of range.
Thumbhisbum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thumbhisbum misses the shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thumbhisbum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thumbhisbum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire slips a straight right by Thumbhisbum.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thumbhisbum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Thumbhisbum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thumbhisbum throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Thumbhisbum saw that one coming.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Thumbhisbum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thumbhisbum manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Thumbhisbum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thumbhisbum throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Thumbhisbum moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thumbhisbum throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Thumbhisbum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Thumbhisbum off balance momentarily.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thumbhisbum's sensitive parts.
Thumbhisbum throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire defending well as Thumbhisbum loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thumbhisbum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thumbhisbum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Thumbhisbum tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thumbhisbum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thumbhisbum manages to avoid it.
Thumbhisbum works over McGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lunges at Thumbhisbum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thumbhisbum's hand.
Thumbhisbum throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
A lazy body kick from Thumbhisbum
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thumbhisbum rather than just go for the knockout.
Thumbhisbum walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Thumbhisbum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thumbhisbum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thumbhisbum connects with a crisp jab.
Thumbhisbum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Thumbhisbum gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Thumbhisbum moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Thumbhisbum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Thumbhisbum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Thumbhisbum lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Thumbhisbum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thumbhisbum throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Thumbhisbum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thumbhisbum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thumbhisbum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Thumbhisbum misses with the combination.
McGuire slips a straight right by Thumbhisbum.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum connects with the punch.
Thumbhisbum is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire tries to clinch but Thumbhisbum is having none of it.
Thumbhisbum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire pushes Thumbhisbum up against the cage in a clinch.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thumbhisbum can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire pulls guard.
McGuire controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumbhisbum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire controlling Thumbhisbum's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working a defensive guard but Thumbhisbum manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thumbhisbum controlling the position.
Thumbhisbum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Thumbhisbum.
I think Thumbhisbum 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boyd McGuire!
An out of breath and clearly excited Boyd McGuire thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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hype
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pop
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