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Event:
GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell throws a counter combo.
Maguire throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
A slow jab from Maguire misses its intended target.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
McConnell has closed the distance and engaged Maguire in a clinch.
Maguire tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Maguire wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks McConnell off balance momentarily.
Maguire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McConnell is able to avoid easily.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Maguire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maguire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
Maguire throws a low kick but McConnell avoids it.
McConnell feints the counter takedown.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
McConnell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire tries to work over McConnell's front leg with a kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.#T2#
Maguire is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks.
McConnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McConnell.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Good work by McConnell as he checks the leg kick.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.#TD2#
Maguire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McConnell to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
McConnell has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConnell's guard.#REVR#
McConnell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maguire controls the pace.#T3#
McConnell wants to stand up but Maguire is controlling him.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maguire manages to pass to side control.
Maguire wants to lay and pray for a moment but McConnell keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maguire controlling the action here.
McConnell tries to kick Maguire off but Maguire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Maguire wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Maguire.
McConnell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Maguire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McConnell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maguire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maguire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Maguire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Maguire is looking to stand up but McConnell won't let him.
McConnell managing to control the position.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Maguire stops McConnell from standing up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maguire wanted to stand there but McConnell had control of the position.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maguire is fighting to break McConnell's control of his arms but McConnell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Conor McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away.
McConnell feints the counter takedown.
Maguire misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McConnell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maguire! #SU2#
McConnell stands up.
Maguire throws a leg kick but McConnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maguire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##TD2#
Maguire tries to sprawl but McConnell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McConnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McConnell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McConnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but McConnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Maguire connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as McConnell blocks the leg kick.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maguire throws out a leg kick but McConnell moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Maguire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire throws a leg kick but McConnell moved away.
And McConnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Maguire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.#T1#
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Maguire throws a leg kick but McConnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McConnell checks a leg kick. #TD2#
McConnell drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
McConnell has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConnell's guard.#REVR#
McConnell keeping full guard, as Maguire tries to pass.
Conor McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maguire wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
McConnell wants to stand but Maguire is controlling the position.
McConnell is pulling down on Maguire's head. It's preventing any offense from Maguire, at least for the moment.
McConnell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maguire controls the pace.#T3##SU#
Maguire stands up and waves to McConnell to follow him.
Maguire thows a leg kick but McConnell checks it #TD2#
and McConnell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maguire is looking to get back to is feet but McConnell passes into side control.
#SUB2#
McConnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
McConnell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maguire has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
McConnell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maguire, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McConnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on McConnell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maguire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
After winning the bout, Cormac Maguire 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:
GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis throws a leg kick but Maguire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pettis lands a nice hook to Maguire's body. Maguire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maguire moves away from the strike by Pettis.
Maguire tries a quick counter leg kick but Pettis is wise to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maguire.
Maguire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maguire.
Pettis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pettis misses with a leg kick
and Maguire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maguire checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire lands a jab to Pettis's midsection.
Maguire misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
Maguire avoids the body shot from Pettis.
Maguire throws a big counter head kick but Pettis avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Maguire. #T1#
Maguire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maguire walks into a left hand.
Pettis lunges at Maguire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maguire's hand.
Pettis scores with the left hand. Maguire knows he should have avoided that one.
Maguire 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.
Maguire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Maguire checks a leg kick nicely.
Pettis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis's corner calls for a 1-2. Pettis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maguire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.#T2#
Pettis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Pettis misses with a body shot.
Pettis scoring well with a low kick there.
Pettis 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.
Maguire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettis.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Pettis tries to work over Maguire's front leg with a kick but Maguire checks it.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Maguire's defenses.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Pettis tries to work over Maguire's front leg with a kick but Maguire checks it.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettis misses with an uppercut. Maguire saw that one coming.
Maguire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maguire takes one to the side of the head.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Maguire moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maguire.
Pettis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Maguire is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Maguire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Maguire flicks out a counter leg kick but Pettis steps away.
Pettis blocks a leg kick.
Maguire throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Maguire.
Maguire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Pettis coming out on top.
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maguire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maguire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pettis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pettis digs a good body shot into Maguire's ribs.
A jab from Pettis does it's job there.
Maguire checks a leg kick.
Maguire feints a counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Maguire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pettis throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maguire slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maguire can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Maguire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis lands with an overhand left.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maguire.
Pettis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pettis looks to land a left hand but Maguire moved out of range nicely.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away.
Pettis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maguire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Maguire is predictable there
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis punishes Maguire's body with a nice straight punch.
Pettis lands a nice shot to the body.
Maguire misses with a looping left.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maguire throws a low kick but Pettis avoids it.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maguire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pettis has got the better of the exchanges.
Maguire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maguire.#T2#
Maguire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pettis moves away from the strike by Maguire.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire feints and then cracks Pettis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettis down.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maguire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pettis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maguire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Pettis blocks a leg kick.
Maguire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maguire.
Pettis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maguire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis takes a swing at Maguire's ribcage but misses.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maguire circles away quickly and effectively.
Maguire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pettis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maguire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maguire misses with a body punch
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maguire tries to land a leg kick but Pettis saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
Pettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pettis. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire throws a low kick, looking for Pettis's leg but Pettis calmly moves out of range.
Pettis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pettis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Maguire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pettis lands with a shot to the body.
Pettis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maguire back to the cage. Pettis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pettis scores with a nice strike.
Pettis checks the leg kick.
Pettis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Pettis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Maguire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pettis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maguire on the side of the head.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis throws a lazy right hand but Maguire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maguire tries to work over Pettis's front leg with a kick but Pettis checks it.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Nice body punch from Pettis.
Pettis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maguire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maguire's head backwards.#T1#
A big right from Maguire misses.
Maguire throws a chopping leg kick but Pettis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maguire tries to work over Pettis's front leg with a kick but Pettis checks it.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pettis cracks Maguire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pettis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Maguire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
A jab from Pettis misses.
Maguire misses with a leg kick
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pettis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cormac Maguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maguire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pettis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maguire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis moves out of range as Maguire strikes.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Maguire.
Maguire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Maguire misses.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis throws a leg kick but Maguire checks it.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Maguire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Maguire as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Maguire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettis.
Nice straight punches there by Pettis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettis.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Maguire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maguire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maguire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettis.
Pettis defending well as Maguire loads up on a big left hand.
Maguire throws an overhand right that lands on Pettis's shoulder, as Pettis tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Pettis - just one landing.
Pettis tries to land a leg kick but Maguire saw it coming and moves away.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maguire.#T4#
Maguire works the jab nicely.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Pettis's front leg but catches the back leg as Pettis tries to avoid it.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Maguire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettis.
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!
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maguire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettis.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettis misses with a left hand
and Maguire counters with a thumping low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pettis 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
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Event:
GFC 33: Svensson vs Bailey 2
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Whiteside misses the target.
Maguire blocks a jab.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whiteside's sensitive parts.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguire as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Whiteside misses its intended target. #TD2#
Whiteside closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maguire's guard.
Whiteside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whiteside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiteside works over Maguire with some ground and pound from guard.
Whiteside postures up in Maguire's guard and throws a big left but Maguire blocks it. #SUB2#
Whiteside has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Whiteside's guard.#REVR##T1#
Whiteside seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Whiteside pushes a forearm under Maguire's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maguire is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Whiteside!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Whiteside thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple throws a lazy head kick
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Maguire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maguire thows a leg kick but Apple checks it
and Apple counters with a two punch combo.
Apple throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maguire. Maguire obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Maguire catches Apple right on the button with a cross.
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire is having none of it.
Good shot there by Maguire.
Apple tried to score with a low kick but Maguire checks it.#T1#
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Maguire finds it's target.
Maguire checks a leg kick.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maguire defends well and Apple ends up having to push Maguire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire with a jab.
Maguire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apples jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
No joy there for Apple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looks like Maguire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maguire.
Apple looks to clinch
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maguire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apple closes the distance but Maguire moves to the side
and Maguire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apple.
Maguire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maguire is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Apple thows a leg kick but Maguire checks it
and Apple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maguire.
Maguire scores with a jab.
Apple lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maguire tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maguire.
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire is having none of it.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Maguire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maguire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Maguire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maguire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apple misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maguire wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple wants to counter with a clinch but Maguire pushes him away.
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire throws a big counter combination but Apple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Apple checks a low kick from Maguire.
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple misses with a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apple thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Apple throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apple scores with a three punch combo!
Apple checks a leg kick.
Maguire lands a nice hook to Apple's body. Apple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apple wants to clinch but Maguire slips to the side
and Apple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Maguire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Maguire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maguire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apple in his tracks.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Apple throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maguire counters with a body kick that stops Apple in his tracks momentarily.
Maguire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple tries to score with a low kick but Maguire moves his leg out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Maguire. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Maguire connects with a looping right hand.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Maguire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Apple. Those never looked like landing.
Maguire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
Apple throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nice body punch from Maguire.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Apple moves to clinch but Maguire breaks away
and Maguire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple takes one to the side of the head.
Maguire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple wants to slow Maguire down by chopping away at his legs.
Maguire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maguire connects with a right hand. Apple shakes it off.#T4#
Maguire defending well as Apple loads up on a big left hand.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apple has time to react.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple looks to clinch
and Maguire counters with a leg kick.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Maguire clobbers Apple with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Maguire circles away.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Maguire scores with a head kick. Apple tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Maguire throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apple doesn't seem bothered though.
Maguire lands with an uppercut that bounces Apple off the cage and back into range.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Maguire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple 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.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Apple on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apple blocks a head kick by Maguire.
Apple darts in trying to clinch
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Maguire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up.
As Apple backs away, Maguire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maguire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple wants to clinch but Maguire slips to the side
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Maguire tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
Apple wants to clinch up but Maguire keeps it at a distance.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple throws a leg kick
and Maguire counters with a low kick, right behind Apple 's knee. #T4#
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
An out of breath Cormac Maguire 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Maguire scores with a head kick.
Maguire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apple closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maguire counters with a good low kick that Apple was not able to check.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Maguire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Maguire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire's corner calls for a 1-2. Maguire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maguire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maguire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at El Tico 's Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Maguire throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Maguire backing up. Maguire nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maguire scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good standup being displayed there by Maguire as he connects with a hook.
Maguire cracks Apple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire throws a good cross that connects.
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apple tries to clinch
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maguire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apple on the side of the head.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple tries to clinch up
enabling Maguire to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Apple is predictable there
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Maguire to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Maguire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maguire blocks a leg kick.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple throws a low kick, looking for Maguire's leg but Maguire calmly moves out of range.
Maguire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Maguire lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire takes a swing at Apple's ribcage but misses.
Maguire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apple moves away.
Apple throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maguire counters with a good low kick that Apple was not able to check.
Maguire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple takes one to the chin there.
Apple has his takedown stuffed
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple throws a leg kick but Maguire checks it.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apple tries to move into range but Maguire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maguire tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maguire connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maguire.#T1#
Apple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maguire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Apple is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Maguire pushes him off.
Maguire throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maguire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple has his takedown stuffed
and Maguire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Apple takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apple 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 Maguire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maguire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Maguire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Maguire pushes him off.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apple throws out a leg kick but Maguire moves out of range and Apple only half commits.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Maguire tests Apple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire is having none of it.
Apple tries to score with a low kick but Maguire moves his leg out of the way.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Maguire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Apple avoids the head kick by Maguire.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Maguire shakes him off and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Maguire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apple closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maguire counters with a leg kick.
Maguire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maguire is out of range.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.#T4#
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maguire circles away.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Maguire feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maguire lands the left hand.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Maguire appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
That's time! Maguire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maguire lands with an uppercut that bounces Apple off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Apple gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maguire blocks it with crossed arms.
Maguire avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire pushes Apple back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apple trying to stall but Maguire improves his position.
#BC#
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Maguire blocks the leg kick.
Maguire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Maguire pushes him off.
Maguire misses with a leg kick.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple is looking to chop away at Maguire's legs.
A low kick from Apple is predictable there
and Maguire counters with a good low kick that Apple was not able to check.
Maguire lands with a hook. Apple tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apple thumps Maguire with a low kick.
Maguire thumps Apple with a low kick.
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Apple misses
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maguire throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire misses with an uppercut. Apple saw that one coming.
Apple was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire checks the leg kick.#T3#
Apple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maguire finds it's way round the side to connect with Apple's head.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Apple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apple 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 Maguire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maguire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.#T4#
Apple fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maguire is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maguire misses the target.
Apple is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maguire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Apple.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Maguire sets himself, and Apple steps forward looking for the clinch! Maguire avoids it this time.
Apple walks into a left hand.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maguire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Maguire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maguire cracks Apple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maguire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire cracks Apple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Apple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maguire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
A victorious Cormac Maguire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Robbins wants to clinch
and Robbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maguire as he jumps to the side.
Robbins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Maguire. No joy for Robbins on that attempt.
Maguire lands a nice shot that snaps Robbins's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Maguire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robbins dives in for a single leg takedown but Maguire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Robbins.
Robbins goes for a double leg but Maguire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maguire continues to drive forward.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Robbins's front leg but catches the back leg as Robbins tries to avoid it.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robbins's sensitive parts.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robbins. That did some damage!
Maguire scores with a hook to the body. Robbins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Maguire.
Maguire connects with a crisp jab.
Robbins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Robbins persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
Maguire thumps Robbins with a low kick.
Maguire lands a nice looking body shot.
Maguire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maguire lands a front kick.
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maguire. That's going to slow Robbins down. #T2#
Robbins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Robbins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
Maguire connects with a leg kick. Robbins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maguire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robbins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Robbins tries for a takedown but Maguire circles away easily
and Maguire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maguire lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Maguire. That snapped Robbins's head back.
Robbins looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Maguire gets caught napping as Robbins dives in and scores a takedown. Maguire manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maguire manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maguire cracks Robbins with a nice body shot.
Robbins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robbins backwards. #ROC#
Robbins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him?
Robbins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Maguire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maguire fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Robbins to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Robbins looks to clinch but Maguire throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Robbins taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cormac Maguire!
An out of breath Cormac Maguire 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Maguire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maguire connects with a looping right hand.
Maguire cracks Pending with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Maguire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maguire.
Maguire digs a good hook to Pending's body.
Maguire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pending.
Maguire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maguire.
Maguire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maguire!
#T1#
Maguire swings for the body but Pending moves out of range.
Pending with the counter takedown but Maguire avoids it easily.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maguire with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maguire.
Maguire cracks Pending with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pending should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pending takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maguire connects with a jab.#T2#
Maguire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maguire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maguire cracks Pending with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maguire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pending counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Maguire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pending is on him like a limpet, forcing Maguire back against the cage.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Pending's ribcage. Pending let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maguire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
Pending has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maguire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Maguire manages to break the clinch.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks Pending off balance momentarily.#T3#
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maguire.
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pending tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Maguire does it's job there.
Maguire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Maguire stuns Pending with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pending's sensitive parts.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Pending throws out a counter right but Maguire avoids it with no problem.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maguire connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maguire with a jab.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maguire lands with a good body shot.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pending can do to turn this around?
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pending on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Maguire cracks Pending with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maguire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pending momentarily.
Pending takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maguire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pending.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
Maguire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maguire duly obliges.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pending on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Maguire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pending walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Pending lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maguire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pending.
Pending's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maguire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pending has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maguire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pending lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maguire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pending.
Pending has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maguire.#T3#
Maguire is looking to score with low kicks.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Pending tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Maguire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pending looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pending 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.
Maguire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Maguire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Maguire. That snapped Pending's head back.
Pending chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maguire can pounce on him.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Maguire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pending's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire misses with a leg kick.
Pending throws a counter combo.
Fyodor Pending is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pending moves out of range of the leg kick from Maguire.
Maguire sets himself, and Pending steps forward looking for the clinch! Maguire avoids it this time.
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maguire connects with a crisp jab.
Maguire lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Maguire.
Pending is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maguire, right into the meat.
Maguire connects with a jab.
Pending tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pending takes one to the chin there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maguire, right into the meat.
Maguire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pending counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maguire! #ES#
Maguire throws Pending to one side and escapes!#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!
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Maguire slams his shin into Pending's torso.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maguire. That's going to slow Pending down.
Maguire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pending under the eye.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pending stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.#T3#
Maguire throws out a leg kick but Pending moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
Pending tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maguire lands a lovely overhand right.
Maguire throws out a leg kick but Pending moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
Pending takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Maguire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
#T4#
Maguire tests Pending's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maguire throws a low kick but Pending moves out of range easily.
Maguire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maguire.
A punch lands to the side of Pending 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Maguire misses #TD2#
and Pending counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maguire won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Pending is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maguire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Pending thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
A very excited looking Cormac Maguire 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Apple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Maguire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maguire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple throws a body kick that misses
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Apple misses with a combination
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut.
Apple throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire counters with a nice body kick.
Apple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ipad Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple misses with a takedown
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maguire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apple shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Maguire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Maguire throwing a counter right hand but Apple manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maguire 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 Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apple.
Maguire avoids the body shot from Apple.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maguire throws a body shot but no joy.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maguire. Maguire obviously looking to wear him down.
Maguire keeps Apple at a distance using the push kick.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maguire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apple thinking.
Apple misses with a straight right.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maguire, right into the meat.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apple throws a hook but Maguire avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maguire counters with a straight right hand.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple wants to clinch
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maguire scores with the left hand. Apple knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.#T1#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple throws a nice looking combination but Maguire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apple with a poor takedown
and Maguire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Apple tried to score with a low kick but Maguire checks it.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maguire thinks about countering with a head kick.
Apple throws a head kick but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire moves away
and Maguire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apple's knee momentarily.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Apple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple with a poor takedown
and Maguire counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Maguire.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maguire lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Maguire scores with a jab to the head.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Maguire throws a nice looking combination but Apple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maguire with a nice cross.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
Apple gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire misses with a two punch combination.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Maguire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Maguire pushes him off.
Maguire lands a high kick!
Apple throws a sloppy head kick and Maguire moves out of range easily.
Apple throws a leg kick but Maguire sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Apple is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maguire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Apple.
Apple wants to clinch up but Maguire keeps it at a distance.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire lands an overhand right.
Maguire wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maguire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple with a poor takedown
and Maguire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maguire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maguire tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apple walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apple doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Apple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maguire digs a good body shot into Apple's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apples jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maguire swivels and escapes.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Maguire lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Maguire.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Maguire tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maguire defends well and Apple ends up having to push Maguire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maguire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maguire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Maguire backs off Apple throws a huge counter combo but Maguire manages to avoid it all.
Maguire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Maguire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apple 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.
Maguire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
Maguire works Apple's body with a nice hook.
Apple takes one to the chin there.
Maguire throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Maguire lands with a cross.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Apple shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apple has time to react.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Apple misses.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Maguire gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Maguire stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire lands a really nice looking cross but Apple seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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