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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mick Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burton Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shout At The Devil. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
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World class boxer
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Mars! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burton Guster! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes. A shot to the liver by Guster. Beautiful body shot. Mars looks to land a combination but Guster avoids it well. Guster walks into a stiff left hand from Mars. Mars jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Mars. Mars sizes up Guster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guster loads up on a big right hand but Mars slips the punch. Guster lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Mars coming out on top. This has been an exciting period of action! Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet. Mars is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Guster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Guster stuns Mars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Guster lands a right hook to the body.
Mars throws a lazy right hand but Guster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Guster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mars lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guster missing with a left hand there. Mars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mars is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Guster moves into range and connects with a jab. Guster moves forwards but Mars connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mars connects with a looping right hand.
Mars is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Mars defending well as Guster loads up on a big left hand. Mars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Guster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes. Mars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Mars throws a hook but Guster blocks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot. Guster misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guster. Mars jabs at Guster's body. Mars missing with a left hand there. Guster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mars moves forwards but Guster connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Guster throws a body shot but no joy. Mars blocks a jab. Guster scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Guster misses. Guster misses with a straight right. Mars lunges at Guster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guster's hand. Mars avoids the body shot from Guster.
Mars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guster. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guster! But no joy. Mars clobbers Guster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Guster misses with an uppercut
and Mars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guster thinking. Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mars staggers Guster with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Guster looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Guster is rocked! Mars is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Guster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Guster is still on wobbly legs! Can Mars finish him? Mars's corner calls for a 1-2. Mars obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mars bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars should take that round, based on the knockdown. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guster clobbers Mars with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mars misses with a hook. Guster ducked under it nicely. Guster seems to have recovered his senses. Guster pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guster lands with a nice body punch. Mars ducks under a wild hook from Guster. Mars throws a shot from downtown. Guster moves away and avoids it. Guster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guster needs to keep his hands up - Mars had a free shot at his head there. Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mars lands with a good body shot. Guster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mars on the side of the head. A slow jab from Guster misses its intended target. Mars darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guster misses the shot to the body. Guster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mars moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guster. Guster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round. Guster lands a right hook to the body.
Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars misses with an uppercut. Mars throws a hook to the side of Guster's head but Guster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Guster takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses. Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot. Guster darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Guster misses with a hook. Guster thows a left - swing and a miss! Guster connects with a body shot. Mars staying out of range there. Mars misses with a hook. Guster ducked under it nicely. Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mars misses with a hook. Guster takes a swing at Mars's ribcage but misses. Mick Mars is winning the standup battle so far. Mars lands a really nice looking cross but Guster seems unphased.
Guster throws a body shot but no joy. Jab from Guster. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mars throws a series of strikes that have Guster backpedaling.
Mars misses with a wild body shot. A big right from Guster misses. Guster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Mars finds it's way through Guster's defenses. A looping hook to the body misses from Guster. Mars does a little dance to reset his feet. Guster looks to land a right hand but Mars moved out of range. Guster scores with a decent looking hook. A telegraphed right hand from Mars misses the target. Guster's corner calls for a 1-2. Guster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mars connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Guster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mars looks to land a left hand but Guster moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Guster misses with a hook. Mars ducked under it nicely. Mars lands a really nice looking cross but Guster seems unphased.
Mars changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Mars takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burton Guster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mars jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guster misses with an uppercut. Mars saw that one coming. Guster misses with a body shot.
Mars on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Guster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster. Mars's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mars scrambles back to his feet. Guster with a hook.
Mars is rocked! Guster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A left lands for Guster. Oh Mars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guster moves out of range as Mars strikes. Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guster was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars. Guster staying out of range there. Guster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice straight punches there by Mars. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mars. Guster moves away from the strike by Mars. Mars seems to have got his legs back now. Mars staying out of range there. Mars jabs Guster to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mars slips a jab from Guster.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Guster misses the target. Mars misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Mars. Guster misses with a straight left. Mars slips under a jab from Guster. Mars moves out of range of the strikes. Mars takes one on the button. Guster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster. The fighters circling - Guster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guster moves away. Guster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mars. Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mars takes a swing at Guster's ribcage but misses. Guster walks into a stiff left hand from Mars. Mars displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab. Mars jabs at Guster's body. Guster moves into range and connects with a jab. Mars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guster.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mars throws a body punch but Guster moves out of range. Guster swings for the body but Mars moves out of range.
Guster misses with a left hand and Mars counters with a nice body shot. Mars scores with a jab to the head.
Guster scores with a jab to the head.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Guster. Mars ducks under a wild hook from Guster. Mars throws a hook but Guster blocks it. Sloppy strikes from Mars. Those never looked like landing. A cross from Mars lands. A big right from Guster misses. Mars lands a body shot.
Mars swings for the body but Guster moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mars jabs at Guster's body. Guster takes one to the side of the head.
Mars scores with a sloppy right hand. Guster should have avoided that one. Guster digs a good body shot into Mars's ribs. Mars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guster. A quick step to the side and Mars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mick Mars did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guster throws the left hand but Mars avoids the punch easily. Guster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guster misses with a looping right. Guster lands a nice looking body shot.
Guster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mars sees it coming and avoids it easily. Guster looks to land a left hand but Mars moved out of range nicely. Mars bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guster's head. Guster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Guster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Guster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Guster lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but Guster is just out of range. Mars takes a swing at Guster's ribcage but misses. Guster just misses with a punch to the body.
Guster jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guster throws out a counter right but Mars avoids it with no problem. Nice straight punches there by Mars. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mars.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guster scores with a jab to the head.
Guster misses with a wild body shot. Mars throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It seemed like Guster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mars is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guster walks into a stiff left hand from Mars. Mars slips a straight right by Guster. Mars lands with a straight right. Guster didn't see that one coming. Guster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mars connects with a nice looking jab.
Guster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A punch combination from Mars misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guster misses with a hook. Guster throws a hook but Mars blocks it. It looked like Mars wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes. Mars misses with a straight left. Mars connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mars throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A lazy left from Mars finds it's target. Guster throws the left hand but Mars avoids the punch easily. Guster lands with a nice body punch. Mars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guster. A lazy left from Guster finds it's target. Mars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mars displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guster throws out the jab. Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mars slips under a jab from Guster. Mars was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mars throws out a powerful jab. Mars avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Guster throws a jab when Mars was well out of range. Mars avoids the body shot from Guster.
A big left from Mars misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mars ducks right into an uppercut from Guster. Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guster moves away. Guster looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mars jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Burton Guster will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mars. A telegraphed right hand from Guster misses the target. Guster connects with a body shot. Guster connects with a single shot there. Mars is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guster. Mars takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Guster tests Mars's chin there with a solid looking shot. Guster slips a jab from Mars. Guster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Guster connects with a body shot. Mars fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Guster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mars. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Guster scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guster punishes Mars's body with a nice straight punch. Mars darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Guster throws an overhand right that lands on Mars's shoulder, as Mars tries to avoid the shot. Mars misses with a wild combination.
Mars punishes Guster's body with a nice straight punch. Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mars throws a hook to the side of Guster's head but Guster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Guster jabs Mars to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mars with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guster to score with a decent uppercut. Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guster scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Mars with a body punch. A glancing blow. Guster throws a hook but Mars blocks it. Mars throws a body shot but no joy. Guster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice cross by Guster. Guster pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mars was well out of range. Poor timing from Guster. A swing and a miss from Guster. Mars moves out of range as Guster strikes. Guster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guster misses the shot to the body. Guster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mars manages to avoid it. Mars is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mars comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mars smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Burton Guster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Guster 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 47:47 Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:47 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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