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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 33 p4p, 4 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 418 p4p, 64 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nothing More - Go To War. 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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210 lbs
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224 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayhem tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mayhem goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Mayhem tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Mayhem misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mayhem motions for McGuire to come forward. Mayhem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mayhem tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Mayhem tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayhem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mayhem throws a poor cross that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem working the strikes but McGuire uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire trying to hold on to Mayhem's head to control him but Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire is looking to control Mayhem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
Mayhem wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGuire to regain full guard.
Mayhem stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position.
Mayhem landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhem tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayhem takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Mayhem lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire is looking to wear down Mayhem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Mayhem thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mayhem saw it coming and moves away.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mayhem's defenses.
Mayhem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem scores with a nice strike.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Mayhem tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayhem avoided it.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayhem.
As Mayhem looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Mayhem just gets out of the way.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayhem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayhem lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire pushes Mayhem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bryer McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Bryer McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Mayhem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Mayhem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayhem moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayhem tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayhem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Mayhem breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Mayhem moves away and avoids it.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire 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.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Mayhem cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayhem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mayhem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Mayhem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
Mayhem throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mayhem controlling the position.
Mayhem looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mayhem holds on and takes a little breather.
Mayhem looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhem wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
Mayhem trying to get back to full guard but McGuire takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mayhem is looking to get to half guard.
Mayhem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control but Mayhem is having none of it.
McGuire controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayhem tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Mayhem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Mayhem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayhem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
McGuire tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayhem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire works Mayhem's body with a nice hook.
Mayhem is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Mayhem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem misses with a hook
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Mayhem counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire tries to move into range but Mayhem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayhem throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayhem.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayhem slips a jab from McGuire.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayhem throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayhem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayhem tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Mayhem misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire lands a head kick. Mayhem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire slips a straight right by Mayhem.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire wants to slow Mayhem down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mayhem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayhem down.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
McGuire jabs at Mayhem's body.
Mayhem misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
McGuire slips a straight right by Mayhem.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Mayhem moved away.
Mayhem thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Mayhem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mayhem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Mayhem's torso.
Mayhem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayhem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayhem as he connects with a hook.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries to clinch up but Mayhem circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire lands with a hook. Mayhem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayhem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayhem cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayhem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhem tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Mayhem.
Mayhem drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mayhem misses.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayhem clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayhem throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayhem tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayhem can pounce on him.
Mayhem scores with a jab.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Mayhem.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayhem connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mayhem manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Mayhem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to bum rush Mayhem with a series of wild strikes but Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayhem shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Bryer McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Mayhem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a two punch combo.
Mayhem misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayhem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bryan Mayhem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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