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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Mara�on (ranked 499 p4p, 80 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 464 p4p, 73 weight class). Mara�on comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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172 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Mara�on!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara�on moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mara�on's head backwards.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mara�on counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
McGuire thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mara�on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Mara�on checks it.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on slips under a jab from McGuire.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mara�on as he avoids it easily.
Mara�on lands a two punch combo.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Mara�on gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Mara�on's head back.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Mara�on fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Mara�on takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Nice cross by Mara�on.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Mara�on jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch position.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mara�on misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Mara�on stuffs the takedown.
Mara�on wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mara�on napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mara�on's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mara�on's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on is trying to get back to half guard.
Mara�on managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGuire landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on manages to get back to half guard.
McGuire is trying to control. Mara�on wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire turns into Mara�on and is now in his guard.
Mara�on looking to control.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mara�on holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up in Mara�on's guard and throws a big left but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Mara�on steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
Mara�on sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A punch combination from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara�on. That did some damage!
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on with a hook.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Mara�on lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire has Mara�on up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Mara�on is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mara�on, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A victorious Pablo Mara�on thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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