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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1284 p4p, 151 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 2528 p4p, 281 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson with a hook.
McGuire throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Anderson throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Anderson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Anderson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
McGuire slips a straight right by Anderson.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson cracks McGuire with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Anderson tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson motions for McGuire to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses the jab.
McGuire throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A right-left combo lands from McGuire.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson motions for McGuire to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire slips under a jab from Anderson.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Anderson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson 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.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
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!
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
McGuire tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking some punches.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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