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Event:
Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Horizon lands a big head kick that sends McGuigan tumbling to the mat! Horizon takes a step backwards and waves McGuigan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuigan counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuigan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horizon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Horizon is predictable there
and McGuigan counters with a series of strikes. Horizon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horizon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horizon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuigan is able to avoid easily.
McGuigan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horizon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horizon throws a leg kick but McGuigan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McGuigan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horizon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horizon throws a low kick, looking for McGuigan's leg but McGuigan calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from McGuigan. Those never looked like landing.
McGuigan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuigan in the body.
McGuigan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.
Horizon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan staying out of range there.
McGuigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horizon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horizon avoids the head kick by McGuigan.
Horizon throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and Horizon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
#T2#
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
A little feinted left hand from McGuigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horizon wants to clinch but McGuigan slips to the side
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon misses with a low kick.
It looked like McGuigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Horizon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuigan - that will leave a mark!
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Horizon.
McGuigan throwing a counter right hand but Horizon manages to avoid it.
Horizon throws a hook but McGuigan avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
McGuigan looks to land a left hand but Horizon moved out of range nicely.
McGuigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Horizon to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is getting worse.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
McGuigan slips under a jab.
It looked like McGuigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuigan throws a series of punches but Horizon avoids them all with ease.
Horizon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horizon. #T3#
McGuigan throws a right and a left that Horizon avoids nicely.
Horizon lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuigan takes a step back to recover.
Horizon misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuigan misses the target.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horizon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horizon jabs McGuigan right on the nose. McGuigan blinks but takes it well.
Horizon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horizon lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Horizon tries a low kick but McGuigan avoids it.
McGuigan connects with the punch.#T4#
McGuigan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horizon checks it well.
McGuigan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuigan blocks a head kick by Horizon.
McGuigan ducks under a wild hook from Horizon.
McGuigan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horizon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horizon throws a hook but McGuigan blocks it.
McGuigan throws a big counter combination but Horizon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horizon. Horizon obviously looking to wear him down.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and McGuigan counters with a left and a right that stings Horizon.
McGuigan moves out of range of the leg kick from Horizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuigan 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.
McGuigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horizon can pounce on him.
Horizon lands with a kick to the temple. McGuigan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's time! McGuigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Horizon misses
and McGuigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan is looking for a counter combo.
Eamonn McGuigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McGuigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuigan throws a series of punches but Horizon moves out of range.
McGuigan throws a big shot that misses.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horizon tests McGuigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuigan checks the leg kick.
McGuigan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon is looking to slow McGuigan down with leg kicks.
Horizon swings widly with a right hand
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon tries to clinch but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan scores with a nice head shot.
McGuigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
McGuigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horizon. Horizon obviously looking to wear him down.
Horizon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like McGuigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuigan moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and McGuigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuigan moves away.
McGuigan tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuigan tried to counter with a leg kick but Horizon avoided it.
Horizon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Horizon.
#CL2#
Horizon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
McGuigan stops a takedown attempt from Horizon.
McGuigan lands a right hand.
McGuigan lands an uppercut.
McGuigan digs a right hand underneath Horizon's ribcage. Horizon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horizon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon blocking some punches.
Horizon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuigan.
McGuigan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
McGuigan lands a body shot.
McGuigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuigan trying to land knees to the body.
Horizon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuigan.
A short body shot lands from McGuigan as the two fighters clinch.
Horizon slows down the pace here.
#T3#
McGuigan blocking some punches.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuigan.
McGuigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horizon lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGuigan.
Horizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horizon tries to work over McGuigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuigan trying to land knees to the body.
McGuigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horizon misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
McGuigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horizon blocking some punches.
#T4#
Horizon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horizon.
Horizon gets through McGuigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horizon gets through McGuigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horizon takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuigan stalls.
Horizon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Horizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuigan dips to his left and cracks Horizon with an uppercut!
McGuigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuigan, right into the meat.
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 Eamonn McGuigan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horizon misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuigan counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Horizon finds it's way through McGuigan's defenses.
McGuigan avoids a kick to the body.
It appears McGuigan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
McGuigan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
McGuigan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Horizon throws a shot from downtown. McGuigan moves away and avoids it.
Horizon dodges the punch combination from McGuigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
McGuigan tries to clinch but Horizon moves away
and Horizon counters with a stiff right hand.
Horizon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horizon.#T1#
Horizon misses with a jab to the body
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuigan in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horizon throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
McGuigan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Horizon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGuigan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGuigan turns into Horizon and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuigan trying to control but Horizon is working from the bottom.
Horizon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuigan controls the pace.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Horizon keeps moving. #T2#
Horizon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuigan trying to move into half guard but instead Horizon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McGuigan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horizon is one step ahead there.
McGuigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horizon won't allow McGuigan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuigan trying to control the position.
#T3#
McGuigan pulls Horizon in close to prevent any damage.
Horizon stays in close to McGuigan's body and controls the position.
McGuigan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuigan trying to control the position.
Horizon passes McGuigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Horizon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuigan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Horizon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuigan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horizon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuigan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuigan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horizon pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuigan is out of range and Horizon settles back down.
McGuigan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Horizon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horizon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Horizon!
Evan Horizon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jabneel drives through and clinches with McGuigan against the cage.
McGuigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuigan can't find room to land a body shot as Jabneel controls the action.
Jabneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jabneel presses McGuigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jabneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Jabneel lands a body shot.
McGuigan is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Jabneel. #CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Jabneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuigan takes a shot to the head.
Jabneel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel has a couple of punches blocked by McGuigan.
#KD2#
Jabneel drops McGuigan with a big right hand! Jabneel charges in looking to finish - McGuigan manages to keep Jabneel in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
#ROC2#
McGuigan is rocked!
Jabneel gets to his feet and stands over McGuigan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McGuigan felt that one! Jabneel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McGuigan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!
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