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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 30
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Ezekel Rage has been cut.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rage finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
Rage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rage lands with a nice body punch.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
We've been informed that Rage 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.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage slips a straight right by McGuire.
Rage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Rage's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire cracks the inside of Rage's front leg.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Rage cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg. #T1#
McGuire lands a jab to Rage's midsection.
Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage lands with a shot to the body.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Rage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rage checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McGuire.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Rage blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rage gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #T2#
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Rage gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the ropes.
Rage gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rage 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 big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rage wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Rage throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Rage manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Rage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Rage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rage looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Patrick McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Rage throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rage looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Rage tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rage throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rage throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Rage - just one landing.
McGuire is looking to wear down Rage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire throws the left hand but Rage avoids the punch easily.
Rage checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Rage misses
and McGuire counters with a body kick that stops Rage in his tracks momentarily.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Rage against the ropes.
McGuire is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rage's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Rage has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGuire here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
Rage throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Rage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire sets himself, and Rage steps forward looking for the clinch! McGuire avoids it this time.
Rage looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A low kick from Rage is predictable there
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Rage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
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#
Rage swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rage.
Rage throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Rage.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Rage.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
Rage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rage scores with a hook.
Rage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A big left from McGuire misses.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rage avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rage misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Rage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rage.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Rage misses
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Rage.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Rage misses.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from Rage.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Rage slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Rage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ezekel Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
After the big win, Patrick McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Dynasty 32
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire catches Rage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire throws a leg kick but Rage checks it.
Rage throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Rage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Rage against the ropes.
Rage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Rage.
Rage misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Rage misses.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Rage has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
An inside leg kick from Rage misses.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Rage checks it.#T2#
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Rage saw that one coming.
Rage misses with a jab to the body
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rage. McGuire shrugs it off though.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Rage thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Rage throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Rage counters with a nice leg kick.
Rage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
McGuire is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Rage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Rage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rage lands a jab to the nose.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Rage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage scores with a body shot.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Rage.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Rage avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Rage blocks a jab.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Rage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
Rage tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage blocking some punches.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage working aggressively here.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rage staying out of range there.
Rage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rage.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Rage circles away.
McGuire throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Patrick McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Rage blocks the body kick.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Rage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Rage moved away.
Rage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rage.
Rage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rage.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Rage misses.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Dynasty 28
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lee blocks it well.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire checks a low kick from Lee.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Lee.
McGuire cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Lee scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to land a body kick
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. McGuire shrugs it off though.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McGuire throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
McGuire with a hook.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick by Lee misses
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
McGuire takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Lee throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#T2#
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 avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Lee.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee throws a leg kick #CL2#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
McGuire digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Tommy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A left lands for McGuire.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
That kick from Lee tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.#CL2#
McGuire pushes Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick McGuire.
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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
A relieved looking Patrick 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.
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Event:
Dynasty 25
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego misses with a straight left.
McGuire tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego wants to clinch.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Diego stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Diego staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Diego catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
McGuire lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination.
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 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.#CL2#
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire wants to break free but Diego has control.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses.
Diego blocking some punches.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
A short right from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diego is keeping busy.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego 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!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Diego. #T1#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick McGuire has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego looking to stall.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
#T2#
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diego to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.#T2#
Diego throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.#CL2#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Diego presses McGuire against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Diego.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Diego tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patrick McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Diego.
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!
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
#T2#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Diego throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 17
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walker - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walker. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Walker throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
#T1#
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Walker.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Walker throws a big counter head kick but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Walker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGuire clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker blocks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Walker's knee but Walker avoids it well.
Walker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Walker's torso.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire cracks the inside of Walker's front leg.
Walker throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Walker throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Walker avoids it.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Come on Walker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Walker tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patrick McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Walker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with a right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Walker misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that second round.
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#
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker blocks a jab.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Walker stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGuire here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Walker tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker connects with a high kick.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Walker counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
John Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Walker moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
A head kick misses from Walker.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
A very excited looking Patrick McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dimelo misses the jab.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Dimelo shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire thows a body kick. Dimelo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dimelo throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Dimelo circles away.
Dimelo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimelo throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Dimelo throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Dimelo is avoiding it.
Dimelo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range.
Dimelo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch. #T1#
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
McGuire tries a body shot but Dimelo blocks it.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Dimelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Dimelo blocks an uppercut.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Dimelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dimelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimelo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Dimelo's legs.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimelo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire 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#
Dimelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Dimelo misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Dimelo rushes McGuire and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Dimelo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miko Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimelo.
Dimelo throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Dimelo off balance momentarily.
Dimelo throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimelo, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Dimelo.
Dimelo blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimelo.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Dimelo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Dimelo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McGuire misses with some punches.
#BC#
Dimelo breaks the clinch.
Dimelo throws a leg kick
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Dimelo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimelo throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGuire. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dimelo throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
Dimelo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Dimelo lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dimelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimelo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
As McGuire backs away, Dimelo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dimelo - that will leave a mark!
Dimelo looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Dimelo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimelo 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 lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimelo. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Dimelo throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimelo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Dimelo counters with a solid body kick.
Dimelo throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dimelo's knee momentarily.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimelo.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miko Dimelo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dimelo, right into the meat.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Dimelo's body. Dimelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimelo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimelo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Dimelo jumps back.
Dimelo lands a jab.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Dimelo
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimelo.#T1#
Dimelo throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dimelo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimelo throws out the jab.
Dimelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Dimelo thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimelo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimelo scores with a kick to the body.
Dimelo tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
Dimelo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dimelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimelo throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
A big left from McGuire misses. #T2#
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimelo.
Dimelo throws a body kick that misses.
Dimelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Dimelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Dimelo moves out of range.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimelo's sensitive parts.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dimelo throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Dimelo.
McGuire jabs at Dimelo's body.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
An out of breath Patrick McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 8
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up.
Chaiyachue darts in trying to clinch
and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chaiyachue really felt that one!
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaiyachue flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
Chaiyachue finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Chaiyachue manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Chaiyachue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire is looking to slow Chaiyachue down with leg kicks.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Chaiyachue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Chaiyachue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaiyachue.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chaiyachue.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaiyachue backwards.
McGuire is pushing Chaiyachue up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire stalling the fight.
McGuire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaiyachue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaiyachue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire lands a right hand. #T2#
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!
Chaiyachue tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Chaiyachue controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaiyachue controls his hands.
McGuire is working Chaiyachue over against the ropes.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets through Chaiyachue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chaiyachue 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 misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Chaiyachue takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Chaiyachue is rocked!#KD#
McGuire scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Chaiyachue beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Chaiyachue is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up.
Chaiyachue seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Chaiyachue moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chaiyachue avoids it.
Boon Nam Chaiyachue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Chaiyachue 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 looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaiyachue momentarily.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chaiyachue takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaiyachue cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg. #CL2#
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Patrick McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Chaiyachue walks into a left hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Chaiyachue moved away.
Chaiyachue was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chaiyachue closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and Chaiyachue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Chaiyachue's leg. Chaiyachue is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire thinks about countering with a head kick.
A low kick from Chaiyachue is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaiyachue thinking.
McGuire jabs Chaiyachue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaiyachue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Chaiyachue flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
Chaiyachue has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaiyachue feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaiyachue.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaiyachue fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire digs a good hook to Chaiyachue's body.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire punishes Chaiyachue's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee strike.
Chaiyachue looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
Chaiyachue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaiyachue trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaiyachue can do to turn this around?
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Chaiyachue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chaiyachue moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Boon Nam Chaiyachue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chaiyachue throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaiyachue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
After the big win, Patrick McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire lands an overhand right.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Intiaani.
Intiaani scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Intiaani has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Intiaani.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intiaani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intiaani.
Intiaani struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intiaani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Intiaani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Intiaani slips under a jab from McGuire.#T1#
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Intiaani misses with a hook
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Intiaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Intiaani.
McGuire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Intiaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire slips a jab from Intiaani.
Intiaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intiaani misses with an uppercut.
Intiaani tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#T2#
McGuire lands the left hand.
Intiaani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Intiaani.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Intiaani's head but Intiaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Intiaani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intiaani.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.#CL#
McGuire pushes Intiaani up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Intiaani has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intiaani backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intiaani digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire 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 out a loose jab but Intiaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Intiaani scores with a four punch combination!
Intiaani connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Intiaani avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Intiaani connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Intiaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Intiaani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Intiaani counters with a left to the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Intiaani avoids the punch easily.
McGuire takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intiaani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Intiaani misses with a looping left.
Intiaani cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Intiaani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Intiaani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Intiaani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Intiaani shakes it off.
Intiaani tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by McGuire.
Intiaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Intiaani misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Intiaani there.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Intiaani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire slips under a jab from Intiaani.
McGuire is looking to slow Intiaani down with leg kicks.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Intiaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intiaani is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Intiaani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Intiaani controls the action.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Intiaani avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to circle away but Intiaani has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Intiaani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intiaani misses with some punches.
Patrick McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Intiaanis head.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Intiaani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Intiaani gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intiaani or not.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Intiaani can do to turn this around?
Intiaani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a body shot but Intiaani blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinku Intiaani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Intiaani walks into a left hand.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Intiaani ducks down to avoid it.
Intiaani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Intiaani.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intiaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Intiaani just manages to avoid it.
Patrick McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Intiaani throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intiaani manages to avoid it.
Intiaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Intiaani ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
Intiaani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Intiaani 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.
Intiaani avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Intiaani.
Intiaani moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Intiaani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intiaani lands with a slapping head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Intiaani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Intiaani misses with a looping right.
Intiaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Intiaani blocks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but Intiaani avoids it.
Intiaani looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Intiaani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intiaani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Intiaani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Intiaani misses with a wild body shot.
Intiaani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Good shot there by Intiaani.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Intiaani's defenses.
Intiaani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Intiaani throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Intiaani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Intiaani checks it
and Intiaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire cracks Intiaani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Intiaani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick McGuire.
Well McGuire 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
Patrick McGuire gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Dynasty 3
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Karlsson checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
McGuire takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
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.#CL#
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well. #T1#
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Karlsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson with a nice cross.
McGuire punishes Karlsson's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Karlsson clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
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 Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
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 is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is trying to push Karlsson away but Karlsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips a straight right by Karlsson.
McGuire thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a big head kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karlsson takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lars Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGuire takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Patrick McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Karlsson manages to duck under it in time.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karlsson.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the ropes.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire moves forwards but Karlsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Karlsson.
Well Karlsson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
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Event:
FC 152:Strikeforce
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Dimelo checks a leg kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimelo tries to clinch up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimelo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A big left from Dimelo misses.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Dimelo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimelo scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Dimelo misses with a low kick.
Dimelo moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Dimelo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dimelo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dimelo misses with a kick to the body.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from McGuire.
#T1#
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Dimelo tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Dimelo.
McGuire thumps Dimelo with a low kick.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Dimelo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimelo tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire takes a swing at Dimelo's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Dimelo defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimelo checks a leg kick.
Dimelo throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Dimelo throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimelo.#T2#
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Dimelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Dimelo moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#CL#
Dimelo moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Dimelo stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dimelo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire jabs at Dimelo's body.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Dimelo throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a push kick but Dimelo slaps the foot to one side.
Dimelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Dimelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo avoids a kick to the body.
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 slips under a jab from Dimelo.#CL#
Dimelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire looking to stall.
#T1#
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimelo controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimelo stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimelo.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
McGuire works on Dimelo's body with a couple of short punches.
Dimelo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes. #T2#
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimelo.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patrick McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimelo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire 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!
#R3#
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGuire. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dimelo 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.
Jab by McGuire.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
Dimelo tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimelo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crunch! Dimelo slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire slips a jab from Dimelo.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimelo should have avoided that one.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimelo.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
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 Dimelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Dimelo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Dimelo throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Dimelo throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Dimelo is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Dimelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Dimelo throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimelo.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Dimelo throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Dimelo moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Dimelo misses with the body kick
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Dimelo 's knee.
Dimelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miko Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
Dimelo lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Dimelo tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Dimelo fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire in the body.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Dimelo is predictable there
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimelo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dimelo takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dimelo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dimelo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo slips under a jab.
Dimelo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Dimelo moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dimelo checks it well.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dimelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
And Dimelo counters with a quick kick to the body but McGuire blocks it.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a leg kick.
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire defending well as Dimelo loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Dimelo closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimelo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire sizes up Dimelo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimelo doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimelo.
Dimelo doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Dimelo avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Dimelo throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
Dimelo throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Dimelo loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dimelo moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Dimelo tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire tries to clinch but Dimelo moves out of range.
McGuire works over Dimelo's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Dimelo is rocked!#CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimelo tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimelo seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Dimelo misses.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Dimelo misses the target.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimelo.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dimelo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimelo scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dimelo scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimelo.
McGuire wants to slow Dimelo down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo staying out of range there.
Dimelo scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Dimelo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
McGuire cracks Dimelo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire lands a jab to Dimelo's midsection.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Dimelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimelo misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Dimelo goes down! Will Dimelo beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick McGuire!
Patrick McGuire is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Patrick 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.
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Event:
FC 146:
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Hakopa's leg but Hakopa calmly moves out of range.
Hakopa looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Hakopa's head back.
Hakopa swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Hakopa's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakopa tries to avoid it.
Hakopa misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Hakopa throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Hakopa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakopa connects with a single shot there.
Hakopa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a solid body kick.
Hakopa motions for McGuire to come forward. Hakopa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hakopa throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakopa walks into a left hand.
Hakopa checks the leg kick.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hakopa throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire counters with a good, hard body kick but Hakopa shrugs it off.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Hakopa.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hakopa misses the target.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Hakopa clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Hakopa jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Hakopa connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakopa misses with a combination
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Hakopa throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Hakopa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hakopa's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakopa misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws a low kick but Hakopa avoids it.
Hakopa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Hakopa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakopa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire jabs at Hakopa's body.
Hakopa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire slips a jab from Hakopa.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakopa misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakopa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Hakopa misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hakopa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
The fighters circling - Hakopa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire is looking to slow Hakopa down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Hakopa throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakopa.
Jay Hakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakopa misses with a hook
#CL2#
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Hakopa lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakopa backwards.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Hakopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakopa controls his hands.
Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes.
McGuire lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hakopa as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Hakopa prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hakopa scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Hakopa tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakopa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakopa moves away.
Hakopa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Hakopa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hakopa will feel that in the morning.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hakopa takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Hakopa tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakopa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
#T2#
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakopa tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakopa tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakopa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Hakopa struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakopa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Hakopa avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.#ROC2#
Hakopa is rocked!
McGuire breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hakopa with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hakopa looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hakopa get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick McGuire!
A relieved looking Patrick 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.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 6
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the ropes.
Brooks blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by McGuire.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McGuire misses. #T2#
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Brooks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brooks is looking to score with low kicks.
Brooks is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Brooks against the ropes.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Brooks tries to tie him up.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire 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#
Brooks avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Brooks moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Brooks is wise to it.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McGuire rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGuire. #T1#
A body shot lands from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brooks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire pushes Brooks away with a front kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Patrick McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well.
Brooks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Brooks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
McGuire lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brooks.
Brooks throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire throws a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
McGuire punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire 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#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Brooks's leg but Brooks calmly moves out of range.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Brooks's front leg but catches the back leg as Brooks tries to avoid it.
Brooks tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Brooks is wise to it.
Brooks jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brooks checks a leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks lands with a good body shot.
Patrick McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
A big right from McGuire misses. #T2#
McGuire takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Brooks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire throws a push kick but Brooks slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Brooks's front leg but catches the back leg as Brooks tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
A very excited looking Patrick McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGuire jabs at Karlsson's body.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
McGuire cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Karlsson's leg but Karlsson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
#T2#
A short left from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A jab from Karlsson does it's job there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlsson.
McGuire tries a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped McGuire's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab from Karlsson.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.#T1#
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson misses the jab.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head. #T2##CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A big right from Karlsson misses.
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 fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a jab.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson jabs at McGuire's body.#T1#
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#T2#
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it #CL#
and Karlsson moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
McGuire swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
McGuire throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
FC 140:The Challenger
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oubaali takes one on the button.#CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire stalling the fight.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire trying to stall but Oubaali improves his position.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oubaali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Oubaali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire stalls.
Oubaali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oubaali moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oubaali tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oubaali throws a combination that misses #CL#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Oubaali moves into the clinch.#T2#
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 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Oubaali manages to break the clinch.
Oubaali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali misses with a wild body shot.
Oubaali misses with a combination
#CL#
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire lunges at Oubaali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oubaali's hand.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oubaali tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire stuns Oubaali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire misses with a hook. Oubaali ducked under it nicely.
Oubaali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oubaali scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Oubaali against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oubaali can do to turn this around?
Oubaali prevents a body shot from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tests Oubaali's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Oubaali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oubaali.
Oubaali scores with a hook to the body.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Patrick McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oubaali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Oubaali lands a nice shot to the body.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the ropes.
Oubaali lands a body punch. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oubaali clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
A short left from McGuire.
Oubaali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the ropes.
McGuire tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oubaali throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Oubaali against the ropes.
McGuire presses Oubaali against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oubaali as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
Oubaali works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oubaali.
Oubaali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McGuire prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Oubaali works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Oubaali blocking some punches.
Oubaali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Oubaali had a free shot at his head there.
Oubaali throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
#T2#
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire is working Oubaali over against the ropes.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Patrick McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Oubaali ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
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 misses with a kick to the body
enabling Oubaali to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Oubaali misses with a double jab.
McGuire jabs Oubaali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oubaali just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
A victorious Patrick McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ali Oubaali had this to say: 'Thank'.
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Event:
FC: Thunderstruck
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakopa scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakopa should have avoided that one.
Hakopa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakopa takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Hakopa throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Hakopa misses the shot to the body.
Hakopa scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Hakopa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hakopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Hakopa controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakopa.
Our sources have told us that Hakopa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hakopa tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Hakopa back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakopa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hakopa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hakopa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hakopa misses the shot to the body.
Hakopa is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire throws a body punch but Hakopa moves out of range.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Hakopa is rocked!
McGuire plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hakopa swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hakopa face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick McGuire!
Our winner, Patrick McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FC: New Years Eve BASH!
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nieky Hoeltzker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire throws a jab when Hoeltzker was well out of range.
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.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoeltzker throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire moves out of range as Hoeltzker throws a body kick.
#CL2#
McGuire rushes Hoeltzker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Hoeltzker 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Hoeltzker breaks the clinch.
Hoeltzker moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Hoeltzker scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Hoeltzker gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Hoeltzker wants to stall.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoeltzker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoeltzker wants to break free but McGuire has control.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoeltzker is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
Hoeltzker misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoeltzker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Hoeltzker struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Hoeltzker tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoeltzker throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoeltzker throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Hoeltzker throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire cracks Hoeltzker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoeltzker .
McGuire punishes Hoeltzker 's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Hoeltzker fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Hoeltzker sees coming a mile off.
Hoeltzker looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Hoeltzker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Hoeltzker looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Hoeltzker lands a head shot.
Hoeltzker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire connects with a quick right hand that sends Hoeltzker tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick McGuire!
An out of breath Patrick McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Junior Masters of KT 3 Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Dimelo tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimelo misses with a low kick.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a straight left.
McGuire cracks Dimelo with a good jab.
Dimelo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Dimelo counters with a straight right hand.
Dimelo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
Dimelo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Dimelo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dimelo scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire. #T1#
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Dimelo counters with a left to the body.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Dimelo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a low kick but Dimelo moves out of range easily.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Dimelo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimelo throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Dimelo misses with the body kick#CL2#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Dimelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimelo blocking some punches.
Dimelo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to work over Dimelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimelo blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is pushing Dimelo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire tries to work over Dimelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
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 Rico Dimelo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dimelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire throws a leg kick
enabling Dimelo to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Dimelo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimelo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimelo connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.
As McGuire tries to get set, Dimelo tries to push him back and clinch up but McGuire manages to avoid the attempt.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimelo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimelo moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Patrick McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dimelo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.#T1#
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimelo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dimelo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo slips a jab from McGuire.
Dimelo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimelo blocks a jab.
Dimelo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dimelo takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dimelo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Dimelo settles back down.
Dimelo throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Dimelo clinches up against the ropes.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from McGuire. #T2#
Dimelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A short right from Dimelo.
Dimelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Dimelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimelo tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short right from Dimelo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dimelo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Dimelo pushes him off.
Dimelo darts in trying to clinch
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Dimelo lands a head kick!
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Dimelo's side.
Rico Dimelo is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
It appears Dimelo was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimelo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dimelo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimelo misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dimelo's knee momentarily.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Dimelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Dimelo misses
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patrick McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dimelo misses with a hook
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dimelo's hands.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dimelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimelo.
Dimelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimelo looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Dimelo keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire checks a low kick from Dimelo.#T2#
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Dimelo avoids it.
Dimelo fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Dimelo avoids a kick to the body.
Dimelo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimelo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from McGuire misses #CL#
and Dimelo moves into the clinch.
Dimelo throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire looking to stall.
Dimelo is trying to stall.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Dimelo is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Rico Dimelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dimelo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Dimelo!
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