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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Aron Gunnarsson (ranked 7613 p4p, 120 weight class) and Vincent McGuire (ranked 7700 p4p, 122 weight class). 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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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Gunnarsson lands a body punch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Aron Gunnarsson has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Gunnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire jabs Gunnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gunnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Gunnarsson to his hands and knees! The ref pushes McGuire away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Gunnarsson got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Vincent McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Gunnarsson's leg but Gunnarsson calmly moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Gunnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent McGuire takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Aron Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson connects with a beautiful left hand that drops McGuire onto his butt! McGuire bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Vincent McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Gunnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire clobbers Gunnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a straight right that drops Gunnarsson on his ass! Gunnarsson jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire weaves into range and cracks Gunnarsson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gunnarsson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! McGuire is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vincent McGuire made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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FIGHT
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