Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrell. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Tyrell, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Tyrell against the cage but Tyrell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyrell tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyrell to the ground. Tyrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chad Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Tyrell.
Tyrell tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyrell's head backwards.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Tyrell. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
Tyrell is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Tyrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
McGuire looking to score a takedown here. Tyrell is defending well but McGuire drives through and ends up in Tyrell's guard.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire trying to control but Tyrell is working from the bottom.
McGuire stops Tyrell from standing up.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Tyrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Tyrell!#REVR##T2#
Tyrell tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tyrell wanted to stand there but McGuire had control of the position.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
McGuire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Tyrell throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrell is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Tyrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrell appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire shoots in but Tyrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michael McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrell slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Tyrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrell is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyrell counters with a two punch combo.
Tyrell avoids the head kick by McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Tyrell dominated 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.
#R2#
McGuire misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
McGuire darts in and clinches Tyrell up against the cage.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
Tyrell missing with knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
Tyrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyrell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrell trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Tyrell. #BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Tyrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Tyrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
It looked like Tyrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
McGuire fails with the takedown
and Tyrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chad Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Tyrell circles away easily
and Tyrell counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Chad Tyrell is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Tyrell.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
McGuire jumps guard but Tyrell stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Tyrell missing with knees to the body.
Tyrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Tyrell.
Tyrell trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
Tyrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Tyrell missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyrell tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Tyrell trying to land knees to the body.
Tyrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Tyrell stops a takedown attempt from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyrell counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyrell defends well and McGuire ends up having to push Tyrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuire wants to clinch but Tyrell slips to the side
and Tyrell counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Tyrell to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire has his takedown stuffed
and Tyrell counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyrell counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyrell counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyrell to the mat! Tyrell manages to get full guard.
Tyrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire trying to control but Tyrell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Tyrell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyrell counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire throws a right hand that Tyrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrell also avoids with ease.
Tyrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Tyrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyrell counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyrell counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Tyrell circles away easily
and Tyrell counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Tyrell to acknowledge the strikes.
Chad Tyrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Tyrell moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Tyrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chad Tyrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrell swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Tyrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
McGuire wants to clinch up but Tyrell keeps it at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch but Tyrell moves away
and Tyrell counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGuire throws a push kick but Tyrell slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Tyrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrell moves out of range easily.
Tyrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
McGuire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Tyrell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGuire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Michael McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire trying to control the position but Tyrell is working away.
Michael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
McGuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyrell pushes McGuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyrell avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Tyrell is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrell circles away.
Tyrell throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Tyrell counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Tyrell to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyrell sprawls well. Tyrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Tyrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyrell, 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Tyrell!
Chad Tyrell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFN6 St Petersburg 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Roberts is now in McGuire's guard.
Roberts won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVB#
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it. #T1#
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts seems keen to control McGuire's posture.#ES#
Roberts pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Roberts clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#CL#
Roberts has managed to clinch. #BC#
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Roberts. #TD2#
McGuire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roberts is trying to defend but McGuire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Roberts pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roberts gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Michael McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts advances position into side control!#SUB#
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.#ES2#
McGuire manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Roberts decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire unleashes a big counter combination but Roberts bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Michael McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Good shot there by Roberts.#CL#
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberts lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Ray Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Roberts drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
Ray Roberts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Ray Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Roberts tries for a kimura but McGuire is defending well. #SUB#
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Roberts kicks off McGuire and gets to his feet.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A big left from Roberts misses. #TD#
Roberts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Roberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberts lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #BC#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Roberts throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Roberts.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire. #CL#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
As Roberts backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Roberts manages to avoid it all.
Ray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Roberts cracks McGuire with a good jab.#T2##TD#
Roberts scores with a takedown into McGuire's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts advances to half guard. #SUB#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGuire has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
McGuire tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but McGuire defending well.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard but Roberts has mounted him!#SUB#
Roberts working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGuire turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Roberts off and cradles McGuire's limp body as Roberts celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ray Roberts!
A less than humble Ray Roberts misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Strong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strong prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Strong.
McGuire throws a big counter combination but Strong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Strong throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Strong scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.#T2#
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Strong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strong counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Strong just leaning against McGuire, taking a breather.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strong walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
Strong tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.#CL2#
Strong pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.#T4#
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Strong throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Strong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong misses with an uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strong circles away.
Strong flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Strong forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
Strong displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGuire up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong working aggressively here.
Joe Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Strong tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Joe Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Strong slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Strong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.#T2#
Strong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strong circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strong has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Michael McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Strong.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. McGuire shrugs it off though.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Strong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire jumps guard but Strong stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
McGuire pushes Strong up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Strong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire is wriggling around but Strong manages to pass to half guard.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Strong. #T1#
McGuire is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Strong jumps into side control!
McGuire looking for a sweep but Strong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McGuire tries to reverse the position but Strong maintains control.
Strong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire wants to control but Strong is having none of it.#T2#
Strong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Strong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong controlling from the full mount. #T3#
McGuire can't escape the position.
Michael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire wants to control but Strong is having none of it.
Strong controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strong controlling the position easily from mount.
Strong avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strong controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
Joe Strong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Wiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Wiz. #CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Wiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuire.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire jumps guard but Wiz stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Wiz is controlling him.
Wiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
McGuire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wiz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wiz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McGuire misses with punches from the back.
Wiz tries to escape the position.
Wiz just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
McGuire controlling well, preventing Wiz from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiz trying to control the position but McGuire manages to sink in the hooks.
Wiz tries to roll but McGuire sticks to his back.
Wiz covering up well under a series of strikes from McGuire.
McGuire trying to control.
Wiz rolls, trying to escape but McGuire keeps control of the position. #T3#
McGuire avoiding Wiz 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Wiz right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiz turns into McGuire and is now in his guard.
Wiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Wiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire trying to strike off his back.
Wiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGuire is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Wiz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Wiz dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiz.#CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiz throws an elbow but misses.
McGuire tries to break free but Wiz pushes him back against the cage.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire tries to circle away but Wiz has him pinned against the cage.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiz's waist but Wiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire off to one side.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiz tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.#CL#
Wiz clinches up against the cage.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wiz working aggressively here.
McGuire is looking for a takedown.
Wiz stops a takedown attempt from McGuire.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
Wiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Wiz misses with some punches.
Big Wiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire tries to break free but Wiz pushes him back against the cage.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz misses with some punches.
Wiz gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiz misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Wiz moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wiz misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McGuire tries to pull guard but Wiz won't allow it.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiz walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.
Wiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuire.#CL#
Wiz closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Wiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiz lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Wiz misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
Wiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Wiz keeps him there for the moment.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
McGuire stalling.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Wiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire fails to land the takedown.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Wiz keeps it at a distance.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiz tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire slips a jab from Wiz.
Wiz jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Wiz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in and bounces Wiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
Wiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
McGuire wants to stand and escape but instead Wiz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Wiz controlling from the top position.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Wiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Wiz forces his way into half guard.
Wiz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wiz wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Wiz trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
McGuire is looking to control Wiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Wiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Wiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiz walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
McGuire pulls guard effortlessly.
McGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
Wiz is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGuire isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wiz stacks McGuire on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wiz!

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Wiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiz 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Wiz!
Big Wiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: G 44: Supersized Hype
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robinson can pounce on him.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire is looking to wear down Robinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from McGuire misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Robinson. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson slips under a jab.#T3#
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robinson, right into the meat.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Robinson flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Robinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robinson scores with a head kick. #T4#
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Robinson.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson jabs at McGuire's body.
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Robinson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robinson.
Robinson with a hook.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Robinson.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGuire throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire checks a low kick from Robinson.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Robinson motions for McGuire to come forward. Robinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire slips under a jab from Robinson.
McGuire punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robinson, right into the meat.
Robinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!#T2#
Robinson cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robinson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Robinson.
McGuire cracks Robinson with a good jab.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robinson staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Robinson down.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Robinson throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Robinson is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Robinson blocks it.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson.
A jab from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Robinson digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
Robinson throws a counter combo.#T4#
Robinson misses with a body shot.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Robinson.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Robinson throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Robinson tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGuire might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Robinson.
McGuire scores with a one two! Robinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
McGuire walks into a jab.
Robinson lands an overhand right.#T1#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Robinson blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robinson checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Michael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Robinson misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robinson.
Robinson dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Robinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
McGuire wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Robinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.#T3#
Robinson feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson with a hook.
McGuire slips a jab from Robinson.
McGuire is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robinson.
Robinson connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
Robinson checks a low kick from McGuire.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robinson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Ja Wuan Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Robinson is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Robinson looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Robinson slips under a jab from McGuire.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Robinson counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: G# 42 NG vs JEBE II
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown misses with a double jab.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Brown slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Brown looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
McGuire is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
A jab from Brown misses.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.#T2#
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by McGuire.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Brown throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
McGuire keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Jab by Brown.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Brown looks winded!
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Brown out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael McGuire!
Michael McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFL 6.2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Holbert has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGuire avoiding damage. #BC#
Holbert breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
Holbert tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holbert is able to avoid easily.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holbert throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire throws a body punch but Holbert moves out of range.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Holbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holbert misses with a looping left.
McGuire cracks Holbert with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Holbert.#CL#
Holbert moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
Holbert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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 working aggressively here. #T1#
Holbert wants to take the fight to the mat but McGuire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuire walks away with a smile on his face. Holbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Holbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holbert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holbert is out of range.
Holbert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Holbert is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Holbert. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holbert tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
McGuire throws a right and a left that Holbert avoids nicely.
McGuire just manages to avoid a counter high kick from Holbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire cracks Holbert with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holbert. That did some damage!
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holbert tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Michael McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Holbert saw that one coming.
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Michael McGuire has been cut.#CL#
Holbert gets a clinch.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
Holbert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Holbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holbert gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Holbert didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Holbert has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Holbert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Holbert checks a leg kick.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Holbert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holbert looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holbert prevents McGuire from escaping the position.
McGuire is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4##SU#
Holbert decides to stand back up. Holbert steps back and let's McGuire get back to his feet.
Holbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holbert drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Holbert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holbert drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Holbert fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire jabs Holbert right on the nose. Holbert blinks but takes it well.
Holbert swinging wildly here.
Holbert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holbert throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Holbert backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Michael McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holbert.
Holbert 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.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Holbert on that attempt.
A nice combination there by McGuire. #T1#
McGuire 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Holbert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Holbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire scores with a jab. Holbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Holbert.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Holbert doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Holbert.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Holbert sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Holbert moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Holbert tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Holbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Holbert is looking to clinch.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holbert.
Holbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Holbert attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holbert's head.#CL#
Holbert moves into the clinch.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holbert looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holbert was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holbert momentarily.
Holbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Holbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Holbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holbert fails to land the takedown.
McGuire throws a head kick but Holbert moves out of range. #CL#
Holbert moves into the clinch.
McGuire is leaning against Holbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Holbert blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Holbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire cracks Holbert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Holbert darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Holbert gets control of McGuire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holbert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holbert is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
McGuire stands up from Holbert's guard - McGuire perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Holbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael McGuire's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire is looking to slow Holbert down with leg kicks.
Holbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Holbert avoids the punch easily.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holbert under the eye.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Holbert moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Holbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holbert shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Holbert moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holbert shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Holbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Holbert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holbert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Holbert persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Holbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holbert.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Holbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holbert misses with the body kick
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Holbert.
Holbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire takes a swing at Holbert's ribcage but misses.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holbert's calf.
Holbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holbert somewhat.
Holbert backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Holbert's leg. Holbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holbert under the eye.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holbert's calf.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
William Holbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire throws a low kick but Holbert avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Holbert's head but Holbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holbert fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Holbert sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holbert tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Holbert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holbert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire tries a low kick but Holbert avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holbert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holbert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holbert.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Holbert moved away.
Holbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire misses with a body kick.#T4#
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holbert's sensitive parts.
McGuire stuns Holbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Holbert moved away.
Holbert staying out of range there.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Holbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGuire to the mat! McGuire manages to get full guard.
McGuire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Holbert stands up from McGuire's guard - Holbert perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holbert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGuire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael McGuire!
A relieved looking Michael McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: G #24 BLAKE vs NICU 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bradley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire lands with a hook. Bradley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Bradley lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Bradley off balance momentarily.
Bradley tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Bradley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Bradley throws out a powerful jab.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire feints and then cracks Bradley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradley down.
Bradley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradley missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a quick counter head kick but Bradley was just out of range.
McGuire catches Bradley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bradley's head backwards.
Bradley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bradley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire 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.
McGuire tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bradley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bradley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradley throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradley catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bradley is out of range and McGuire settles back down. #T3#
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Bradley checks it.
Bradley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
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!
A big right from McGuire misses.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bradley takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Bradley moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Bradley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Bradley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Bradley avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Bradley looks winded!
Bradley misses with a punch to the body.
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 Michael McGuire 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.
#R2#
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Bradley's head back.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Bradley misses the jab.
Bradley connects with a jab.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.#T1#
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bradley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bradley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bradley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bradley's head.
McGuire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Michael McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Bradley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Bradley didn't see that one coming.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
McGuire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bradley blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Bradley lands a head shot.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradley's hands.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michael McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire closes the distance but Bradley moves to the side
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bradley just manages to avoid it.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire jabs Bradley right on the nose. Bradley blinks but takes it well.
Bradley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradley checks a leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradley sprawls well. He's pushed McGuire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley misses with a body shot.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradley.
Bradley cracks McGuire with a good jab.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Bradley, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Bradley against the cage but Bradley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Bradley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bradley connects with a body shot.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab from Bradley.
Bradley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Bradley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bradley avoids it.
McGuire tests Bradley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire slips under a jab from Bradley.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire slips a jab from Bradley.
McGuire misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bradley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Bradley misses with a looping right.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Bradley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses the jab.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Bradley counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bradley misses the jab.
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire scores with a jab. Bradley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley moves out of range easily.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bradley's head backwards.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Bradley misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Bradley's knee but Bradley avoids it well.
McGuire defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Bradley misses.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bradley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
McGuire stuns Bradley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
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 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bradley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradley. That did some damage!
A big left from McGuire misses.
Bradley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Bradley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands a head kick. Bradley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradley. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desmond Bradley.
I think Bradley 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Bradley!
Post fight, Desmond Bradley took to the microphone: 'Give me overrated Murphy then the title shot! Let's go!'.

Event: KOTB 43: Sangrar!
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
El Basmati pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
El Basmati struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Basmati throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by El Basmati.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from El Basmati.
El Basmati has McGuire pushed against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Basmati backwards.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
El Basmati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Basmati has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Turbo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
El Basmati misses with a hook.#T1#
El Basmati misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
El Basmati appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire slips a jab from El Basmati.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but El Basmati is out of range.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Basmati lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire throws a hook but El Basmati avoids it easily.
As McGuire tries to get set, El Basmati tries to push him back and clinch up but McGuire manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
El Basmati throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Basmati swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from McGuire. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
El Basmati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Basmati prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but El Basmati blocks it.
El Basmati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from El Basmati.
El Basmati misses with a punch on the inside.
El Basmati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by El Basmati.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Basmati.
McGuire digs a right hand into El Basmati's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Basmati's gas tank.
El Basmati lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
El Basmati has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
El Basmati working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #CUT2#
It looks like Youssef El Basmati has been cut.
El Basmati throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
El Basmati misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from El Basmati as the two fighters clinch.
El Basmati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Basmati misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Basmati has his back to the cage.
El Basmati misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
El Basmati is breathing heavily.
El Basmati working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Basmati.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
El Basmati working aggressively here.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
El Basmati stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire. #CUT2#
Youssef El Basmati's cut is getting worse.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
El Basmati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Youssef El Basmati's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from El Basmati misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on El Basmati. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of El Basmati's head.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Basmati defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire is looking to slow El Basmati down with leg kicks.
El Basmati missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Basmati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the body shot from El Basmati.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Basmati moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Basmati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Basmati misses with a looping right.
El Basmati is looking to clinch.
El Basmati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Basmati doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Basmati lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
El Basmati throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
El Basmati looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
El Basmati moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and El Basmati counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire jabs El Basmati to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
El Basmati blocks a body shot from McGuire.
El Basmati working aggressively here.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but El Basmati improves position.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Basmati takes a shot to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as El Basmati controls his hands.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by El Basmati.
El Basmati misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by El Basmati.
El Basmati is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Basmati has his back to the cage.
El Basmati pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire is leaning against El Basmati and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Michael McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
El Basmati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by El Basmati.
El Basmati has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
El Basmati tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it. #T3#
El Basmati misses with some punches.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from El Basmati.
El Basmati misses with the head strike.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Basmati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
El Basmati misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing El Basmati up against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches. #T4#
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
El Basmati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Basmati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Basmati lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Basmati slows down the pace here.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Basmati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Basmati.
The referee calls for El Basmati to work.
A short uppercut from El Basmati.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Basmati backwards.
McGuire working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Youssef El Basmati's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Basmati.
A big right from El Basmati misses.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks El Basmati off balance momentarily.
El Basmati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Basmati tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Basmati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but El Basmati moves out of range.
El Basmati moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Basmati misses with a straight right. #CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
El Basmati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by El Basmati.
El Basmati swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Basmati working aggressively here.
El Basmati lands an uppercut.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but El Basmati improves position.
A short uppercut from El Basmati.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Basmati is keeping busy.
El Basmati scores with a shoulder strike.
El Basmati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire misses with some punches.
El Basmati throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by El Basmati.
McGuire misses with some punches.
El Basmati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Basmati's elbow.
Youssef El Basmati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from El Basmati on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire is looking to control El Basmati's arms but El Basmati gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
El Basmati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Basmati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
El Basmati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Basmati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Basmati takes a shot to the head.
El Basmati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Basmati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Basmati swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by El Basmati.
McGuire is working El Basmati over against the cage.
McGuire is looking to control El Basmati's arms but El Basmati gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage. #T3#
El Basmati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire taking a breather.
El Basmati throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
El Basmati working aggressively here.
El Basmati throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
El Basmati being controlled against the cage.
El Basmati prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but El Basmati avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Basmati backwards.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Basmatis head.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
Youssef El Basmati's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
El Basmati has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Basmati backwards. #ROC2#
El Basmati is rocked!
McGuire stalls.
Oh El Basmati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire stalling.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Basmati backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Youssef El Basmati's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
McGuire cracks El Basmati with a nice body shot.
McGuire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
El Basmati seems to have got his legs back now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael McGuire.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Basmati takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Basmati is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from El Basmati.
McGuire lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael McGuire!
A victorious Michael McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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