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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Miko Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Dimelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimelo checks a leg kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimelo tries to clinch up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimelo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A big left from Dimelo misses.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Dimelo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimelo scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Dimelo misses with a low kick.
Dimelo moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Dimelo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dimelo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dimelo misses with a kick to the body.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Dimelo tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Dimelo.
McGuire thumps Dimelo with a low kick.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Dimelo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimelo tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire takes a swing at Dimelo's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Dimelo defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimelo checks a leg kick.
Dimelo throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Dimelo throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimelo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Dimelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Dimelo moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Dimelo moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Dimelo stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dimelo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuire jabs at Dimelo's body.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Dimelo throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a push kick but Dimelo slaps the foot to one side.
Dimelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Dimelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire slips under a jab from Dimelo.
Dimelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimelo controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimelo stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimelo.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
McGuire works on Dimelo's body with a couple of short punches.
Dimelo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimelo.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patrick McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimelo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGuire. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dimelo 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.
Jab by McGuire.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
Dimelo tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimelo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crunch! Dimelo slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire slips a jab from Dimelo.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimelo should have avoided that one.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimelo.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dimelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Dimelo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Dimelo throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Dimelo throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Dimelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Dimelo throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimelo.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Dimelo throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Dimelo moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Dimelo misses with the body kick
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Dimelo 's knee.
Dimelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miko Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
Dimelo lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dimelo tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Dimelo fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire in the body.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Dimelo is predictable there
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimelo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dimelo takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dimelo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dimelo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo slips under a jab.
Dimelo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Dimelo moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dimelo checks it well.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
And Dimelo counters with a quick kick to the body but McGuire blocks it.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a leg kick.
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire defending well as Dimelo loads up on a big left hand.
Dimelo closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimelo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire sizes up Dimelo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimelo doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimelo.
Dimelo doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Dimelo avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Dimelo throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
Dimelo throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dimelo moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Dimelo tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range.
McGuire works over Dimelo's head and body with a nice combination.
Dimelo is rocked!
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimelo tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimelo seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Dimelo misses.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Dimelo misses the target.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimelo.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dimelo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimelo scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dimelo scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimelo.
McGuire wants to slow Dimelo down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo staying out of range there.
Dimelo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Dimelo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Dimelo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Dimelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimelo misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Dimelo goes down! Will Dimelo beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick McGuire!
Patrick McGuire is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Patrick McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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