Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
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 Smif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range. #KD#
McGuire throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smif tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
McGuire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGuire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
McGuire is working Smif over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smif is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard. #SUB#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smif has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
McGuire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smif is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Zweihander throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Zweihander with an uppercut!
Zweihander slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zweihander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Zweihander misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Zweihander lands a big right hand that sends McGuire crashing to the mat! Zweihander stays standing though and waves McGuire back to his feet!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zweihander lands a brutal uppercut that launches McGuire off his feet! McGuire tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Our winner, Kurt Zweihander, 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.

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaafjord. Kaafjord obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire jabs Kaafjord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaafjord darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Kaafjord into the cage.
Kaafjord has McGuire pushed against the cage.#TD#
Kaafjord is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGuire can't fight it off and eventually Kaafjord manages to take the fight to the floor. McGuire looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Kaafjord avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kaafjord trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaafjord chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaafjord keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Kaafjord works over McGuire with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaafjord uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Kaafjord works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to bench press Kaafjord off him but Kaafjord keeps the position.
Kaafjord controls the position.
We've been hearing that Kaafjord has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaafjord working away.
Kaafjord has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaafjord grinds an elbow into McGuire's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
Kaafjord is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire tries to bench press Kaafjord off him but Kaafjord keeps the position.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A control attempt from McGuire but he's now mounted!
McGuire wants to control but Kaafjord is having none of it.
Kaafjord controlling from the full mount.
Kaafjord raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Kaafjord gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kaafjord swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Kaafjord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaafjord scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaafjord fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Kaafjord tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaafjord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaafjord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaafjord misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kaafjord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Kaafjord.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Kaafjord tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaafjord backwards.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaafjord presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kaafjord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaafjord is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Kaafjord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaafjord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaafjord throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Kaafjord checks it. #T2#
McGuire throws a hook but Kaafjord blocks it.
Kaafjord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Kaafjord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaafjord thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Kaafjord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaafjord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Kaafjord drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tungsten Kaafjord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaafjord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Kaafjord shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGuire is looking to control Kaafjord's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
Kaafjord winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
McGuire wants to control but Kaafjord is keeping busy.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Kaafjord in his half guard.
Kaafjord perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaafjord landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaafjord working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Kaafjord scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Kaafjord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire wants to sweep but Kaafjord has passed to side control!
Kaafjord scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaafjord working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGuire is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaafjord off and has taken his back!
Can Kaafjord hold on?! McGuire is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kaafjord thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Kaafjord avoids the punch easily.
Kaafjord tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Kaafjord shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaafjord closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGuire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaafjord is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaafjord has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tungsten Kaafjord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Kaafjord moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Kaafjord takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Kaafjord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target. #T1#
McGuire avoids the body shot from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaafjord feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Kaafjord then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaafjord slips a straight right by McGuire.
Kaafjord misses with a body kick.
Kaafjord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Kaafjord.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Kaafjord quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tungsten Kaafjord is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaafjord feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Kaafjord swinging wildly here. #T2#
Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kaafjord.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hook but Kaafjord blocks it.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kaafjord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaafjord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaafjord scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kevin McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kaafjord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaafjord misses the shot to the body.
Kaafjord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Kaafjord scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Kaafjord shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tungsten Kaafjord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Kaafjord trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kaafjord avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tungsten Kaafjord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaafjord 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tungsten Kaafjord!
During a confident post fight interview, Tungsten Kaafjord thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Deane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deane throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Deane.
Deane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Deane shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Deane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McGuire tries to bench press Deane off him but Deane keeps the position.
McGuire is being controlled here.
Deane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Deane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire taking a bit of punishment here - Deane scoring with strikes.
McGuire is trying to control Deane's posture but Deane avoids it.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
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 regains half guard, as Deane was trying to land strikes. #T1#
McGuire moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Deane got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deane has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Deane wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Deane lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deane throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Deane throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuire passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Deane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Deane looking to score a takedown here. McGuire is defending well but Deane drives through and ends up in McGuire's guard.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deane throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Deane is retaining full guard.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire passes Deane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deane's head. #T1#
McGuire is trying to control. Deane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Deane is having none of it.
Deane is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deane is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deane's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deane blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Deane is looking to improve his position.
Deane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
Deane has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deane keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Deane's temple.
McGuire drops an elbow to the side of Deane's head. #ROC2#Deane is rocked!#SUB2#
McGuire is working for a kimura but Deane is defending it quite comfortably.
Oh Deane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Deane quite badly. Deane pulls McGuire in close trying to recover. McGuire postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Deane on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Deane doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin 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.

Event: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Batirovenkekikala checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batirovenkekikala to score with a decent uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire slips under a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire checks a low kick from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
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. #CUT2#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Batirovenkekikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from McGuire. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batirovenkekikala tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Batirovenkekikala tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.#KD2#
McGuire cracks Batirovenkekikala with a big right hand and Batirovenkekikala goes down!#ROC2#Batirovenkekikala is rocked!
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Batirovenkekikala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire trying to control but Batirovenkekikala is working from the bottom. #T3#
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Batirovenkekikala's brow.
Batirovenkekikala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGuire stays in close to Batirovenkekikala's body and controls the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Batirovenkekikala keeps moving.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Batirovenkekikala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
McGuire throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Batirovenkekikala tumbling to the canvas!
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Batirovenkekikala out cold! What a finish! McGuire is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin 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.

Event: GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thulani misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Thulani 's knee.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Thulani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thulani 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.
Thulani thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Thulani.
Thulani 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thulani misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Thulani throws a shot to the body.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Thulani.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thulani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Thulani moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Thulani. #T2#
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thulani 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 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thulani on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.
Thulani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thulani lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back. #KD2#
McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thulani goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?#ROC2#Thulani is rocked!
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Thulani keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Thulani's torso.
Thulani is breathing heavily.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thulani. That did some damage!
Thulani misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Thulani counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #BC#
Thulani manages to break the clinch.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thulani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mandlenkosi Thulani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire is looking for the big counter here.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thulani punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thulani moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thulani momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A good leg kick by McGuire. #T1#
Thulani misses with a looping left.
Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Thulani misses. #KD2#
McGuire steps into range and cracks Thulani with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thulani flops backwards and McGuire dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Thulani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom.
Thulani seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thulani is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully. #T2#
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thulani throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thulani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thulani looking for a sweep. Not yet Thulani, not yet.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Thulani is retaining full guard.
Thulani is pulling down on McGuire's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire, at least for the moment.
Thulani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Thulani defends it easily.
Thulani preventing the sweep.
Thulani being controlled here momentarily.
Thulani postures up. #SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Thulani pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mandlenkosi Thulani's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thulani throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Thulani pushes him away.
Thulani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thulani misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Thulani misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Thulani's body. Thulani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thulani connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Thulani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thulani backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thulani throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thulani blocks it well.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire is working Thulani over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thulani wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuire keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow.
McGuire lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thulani.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short left from McGuire.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 pushes Thulani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Thulani's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Thulani's head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Thulani saw that one coming.
It looked like Thulani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thulani avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Thulani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thulani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Thulani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani.
Thulani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thulani misses the jab.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. #CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Thulani and pushes him back against the cage.
Thulani blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #BC#
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thulani.#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Thulani.
McGuire gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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 lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thulani misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1021 Milo v Summa
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
McGuire is looking to slow Wrecks down with leg kicks.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wrecks counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wrecks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Wrecks counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wrecks finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Wrecks jumps back.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wrecks blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Wrecks counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wrecks finish him?!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wrecks rattles McGuire with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McGuire tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wrecks dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McGuire stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
A relieved looking Will Wrecks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones slips under a jab from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#T1#
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Jones throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a low kick.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
McGuire connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jones to the floor! McGuire dives in looking for the finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
McGuire is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well. #SUB#
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, McGuire seems content to control.
McGuire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGuire is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB#
McGuire is working for a kimura here but Jones manages to reverse the position and he's now in McGuire's guard.
You can see that Jones has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming. #T1#
McGuire jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones is aggressively charging in as McGuire backs up avoiding any damage. McGuire tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! McGuire dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
A relieved looking Kevin McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Darongo jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Darongo throws a combination that misses #TD#
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Darongo is trying to get back to full guard.
Darongo keeping hold of McGuire's head, controlling as best he can.
Darongo won't allow McGuire to pass to mount.
Darongo is positioning himself well to prevent McGuire advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo trying to control here.
McGuire is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Darongo reverses the position - he's now on top in McGuire's guard. #T1##SUB#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire wants to hit a sweep here but Darongo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
McGuire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Darongo is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Darongo is keeping the position.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Darongo has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position. #T3#
McGuire postures up in Darongo's guard and throws a big left but Darongo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Darongo is keeping the position.
Darongo is pulling down on McGuire's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire, at least for the moment.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Darongo is retaining full guard.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darongo pulls McGuire in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Darongo blocks nicely.
Darongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McGuire controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darongo sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Darongo circles away easily
and Darongo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Darongo throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Darongo feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Darongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Darongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Darongo is avoiding it.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Donk. Darongo catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darongo. Darongo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Darongo - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Darongo. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Darongo moved out of range nicely.
Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Darongo moves out of range.
Darongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a takedown
and Darongo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darongo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Darongo.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ronan Darongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Darongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with an uppercut. #T2#
McGuire cracks Darongo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronan Darongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darongo connects with a leg kick.
Darongo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Darongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darongo scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darongo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darongo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Darongo moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darongo thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and Darongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darongo checks it well.
Darongo misses with a body shot. #T3#
Darongo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Darongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Darongo lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Darongo slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Darongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darongo lands a body shot.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Darongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darongo lands the left hand.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Darongo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Darongo.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darongo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darongo avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Darongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Darongo avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Darongo. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Darongo.
Darongo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darongo with a nice calf kick.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Darongo has knocked McGuire down with a huge combo! Darongo steps away and waves a wobbly McGuire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Darongo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darongo. Darongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darongo throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Darongo scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Darongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire looks for the body kick but Darongo saw that one coming.
Darongo throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Darongo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
Darongo jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darongo. #T1#
Darongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Darongo circles away easily
and Darongo counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darongo.
Darongo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darongo.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darongo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Darongo throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darongo, as that shot connected.
Darongo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darongo cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire lunges at Darongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darongo's hand.
McGuire's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Darongo's legs. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darongo, as that shot connected.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darongo.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Darongo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darongo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darongo connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Darongo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darongo jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darongo jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darongo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darongo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darongo. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Darongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo connects with a crisp jab.
Darongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darongo lands a nice shot to the body.
Darongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Darongo scores with a nice strike.
Darongo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darongo drops McGuire with a huge uppercut! McGuire drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Darongo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronan Darongo!
Our winner, Ronan Darongo, 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.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svenkter tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svenkter to the ground. Svenkter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter misses with a hook.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Svenkter steps away.
Svenkter throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
McGuire throws a left that rocks Svenkter and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McGuire dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Svenkter regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenkter wants to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to control the position but Svenkter is working away.
McGuire misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
McGuire taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svenkter can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svenkter keeps working.
McGuire is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Svenkter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McGuire working away.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svenkter is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
McGuire is staying tight to Svenkter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Svenkter dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
McGuire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Svenkter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Svenkter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGuire.
Svenkter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svenkter wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGuire in particular looking to stall.
Svenkter trying to control here. #T3##SUB2#
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire content to control rather than advance.
Svenkter is trying to get back to full guard.
Svenkter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Svenkter blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Svenkter is trying to control but McGuire manages to pass to mount!
Svenkter tries to hold on but McGuire postures up.#T4#
McGuire with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#Jeez, Hargol Svenkter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hargol Svenkter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Johnson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Johnson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McGuire. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGuire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #TD2#
McGuire gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #T2#
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire looks winded!#T4#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Johnson cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Donk. McGuire catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire takes one on the button.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches McGuire right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McGuire looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Karim Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#999 Tai v Cressbeckler
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Lovanov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McGuire! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire is trying to keep Lovanov in close. #SUB#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovanov is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov. #T1#
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
Lovanov throws a sloppy strike and McGuire has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lovanov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson looks winded!#KD#
McGuire waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ferguson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
McGuire is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McGuire wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but McGuire had control of the position.
Ferguson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ferguson goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire slips a straight right by Ferguson.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson. #KD#
Ferguson ducks straight into an uppercut from McGuire and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ferguson manages to regain guard straight away.
McGuire cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
A left lands for Ferguson.
McGuire with a nice cross.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A nice side step and Ferguson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body. #T4##CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is stalling here.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire has Ferguson pushed against the cage.
A short left from McGuire. #ROC#Ferguson is rocked!
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Ferguson avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
Kevin McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance. #KD#
McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ferguson goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
McGuire postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Ferguson's head off the mat! Ferguson is out! He's out! McGuire jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
After winning the bout, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#990 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Rua misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Rua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rua tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Rua's legs.
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rua tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Rua checks a leg kick nicely.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Rua gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Rua wants to counter with a clinch but McGuire pushes him away.
Rua tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
McGuire works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rua pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua. #BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.#T2#
That kick from McGuire tenderised Rua's leg. Rua is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua. #CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rua blocks it. #BC2#
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a low kick.#T3#
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
McGuire sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rua to the ground! McGuire dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Rua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from McGuire! Rua is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#986 Moxley vs Akechi
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Bone sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bone throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bone misses.
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Bone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Bone off balance momentarily.
Bone takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Bone had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bone.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bone throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bone.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Bone's body.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bone throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bone avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bone counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Bone misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire moves forwards but Bone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire misses with a body kick.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bone. That snapped McGuire's head back.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Bone throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bone's knee momentarily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bone feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
A low kick from Bone misses
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bone! McGuire dives in looking to finish! Bone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Magomaevaboff's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomaevaboff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Husein Magomaevaboff has been cut.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Magomaevaboff 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.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from McGuire and Magomaevaboff goes tumbling to the canvas! McGuire follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Magomaevaboff is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, McGuire seems content to control.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomaevaboff tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Magomaevaboff wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well. #SUB#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura but Magomaevaboff is defending well.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire controlling the action here.
Magomaevaboff wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomaevaboff tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire wants to control but Magomaevaboff is keeping him busy. #T2#
Magomaevaboff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomaevaboff keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff gets back to full guard.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomaevaboff controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself. #T3#
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Magomaevaboff wants to hit a sweep here but McGuire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magomaevaboff there! #SUB#
McGuire jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Magomaevaboff is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McGuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomaevaboff tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Magomaevaboff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magomaevaboff wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomaevaboff is looking to advance position but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Magomaevaboff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomaevaboff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Magomaevaboff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Magomaevaboff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Magomaevaboff scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Magomaevaboff off balance momentarily.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Magomaevaboff feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Magomaevaboff finish him?! #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
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!
Magomaevaboff thuds his shin into the meat of McGuire's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomaevaboff digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Magomaevaboff! McGuire is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husein Magomaevaboff!
A relieved looking Husein Magomaevaboff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batirovenkekikala there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight left.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Batirovenkekikala manages to step out the way in time.
Jab by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice right hand.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batirovenkekikala at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batirovenkekikala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Batirovenkekikala ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Batirovenkekikala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Batirovenkekikala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Batirovenkekikala's defenses.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.#KD2#
McGuire steps into range and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Batirovenkekikala flops backwards and McGuire dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire advances to half guard.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though. #T3#
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Batirovenkekikala's temple.
McGuire winds up and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire works his way into full mount!
McGuire throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batirovenkekikala because McGuire loaded up on that one.
McGuire tries to control but Batirovenkekikala wriggling away. #T4#
McGuire breaks from Batirovenkekikala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Batirovenkekikala working to try and regain half guard.
McGuire thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
McGuire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batirovenkekikala?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
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 has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T2#
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala. #TD2#
McGuire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Batirovenkekikala can't fight it off and eventually McGuire manages to take the fight to the floor. Batirovenkekikala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire passes Batirovenkekikala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGuire is nestled in close to Batirovenkekikala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but Batirovenkekikala is defending the position. #SUB2#
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Batirovenkekikala defends the submission attempt.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head. #T3##SUB2#
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
Batirovenkekikala is not content to let McGuire control the position.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire content to control rather than advance.
McGuire wants to control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGuire throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Well, if McGuire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Batirovenkekikala gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
McGuire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGuire manages to end up in side control.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Batirovenkekikala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Batirovenkekikala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a body shot.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batirovenkekikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
McGuire drives through with a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGuire staying calm.#SUB2#
McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
McGuire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Batirovenkekikala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGuire but great work by Batirovenkekikala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.
Kevin McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batirovenkekikala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGuire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Batirovenkekikala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Batirovenkekikala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McGuire is trying to control Batirovenkekikala's posture but Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
McGuire is not content to let Batirovenkekikala control the position.
McGuire struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Batirovenkekikala is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Batirovenkekikala has control of McGuire's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGuire regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Batirovenkekikala looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire regains half guard.

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 Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Kirin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
McGuire cracks Kirin with a big right hand and Kirin goes down!#CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire passes Kirin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirin tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McGuire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire.
McGuire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire misses with a head shot. Kirin uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Kirin is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire postures up in Kirin's guard and throws a big left but Kirin blocks it.
McGuire cracks Kirin with a solid left hand.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kirin wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Kirin throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirin being controlled against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Kirin lands a nice uppercut.
Kirin taking a breather.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Kirin trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin'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.#R2#
Kirin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirin doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kirin takes a step back to recover.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Kirin gets caught napping as McGuire dives in and scores a takedown. Kirin manages to retain guard.
Kirin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Kirin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Kirin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire regains half guard.
Kirin works his way into full mount!
McGuire holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kirin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Kirin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGuire has worked his arm free - good work by McGuire!
Kirin misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
McGuire is trying to control Kirin's posture but Kirin avoids it. #SU2#
Kirin stands up and beckons McGuire to his feet.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Kirin counters with a left to the body.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kirin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Kirin counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirin can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kirin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kirin connects with the punch.
Kirin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Kirin saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirin. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire thumps Kirin with a low kick.
McGuire throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Kirin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kirin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#T1#
Kirin throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirin thinking. #TD#
McGuire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGuire working the head with strikes.
McGuire cracks Kirin with a big right hand but Kirin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Kirin is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
An elbow from McGuire crashes against the mat.
McGuire working the ground and pound.
Kirin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McGuire has hold of Kirin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kirin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGuire cranks the arm and Kirin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kirin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin McGuire!
A very excited looking Kevin 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.

Event: C133: Magnus vs. Panda
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Barrels.
Barrels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire is stalling here.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrels uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Barrels has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barrels misses with some punches.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrels looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Barrels misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Barrels.
Barrels misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Barrels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrels's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here. #TD#
Barrels gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrels postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrels forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Barrels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrels.
Barrels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Barrels with the ground and pound but McGuire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barrels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barrels connects with a couple of short punches.
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!#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrels defends well.
Barrels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barrels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire keeping full guard, as Barrels tries to pass.
Barrels passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
Barrels tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barrels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire is not content to let Barrels control the position.
McGuire gets back to half guard.
Barrels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Barrels is very close to passing his half guard.
Barrels trying to mount his opponent but McGuire defends it.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Barrels trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Barrels passes to side control.
McGuire stops Barrels from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tu Barrels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barrels misses with a looping left.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Barrels blocks a jab.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGuire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Barrels misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Barrels.
Barrels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Barrels moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Barrels is out of range.
McGuire catches Barrels with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Barrels forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C115: Murhaa vs. Owens
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Stamatis throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stamatis! #CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Stamatis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stamatis swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stamatis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Stamatis misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and McGuire counters with a left hand that sends Stamatis to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stamatis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stamatis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stamatis looking for a sweep. Not yet Stamatis, not yet.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stamatis is keeping the position for now. #T1#
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stamatis wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stamatis has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexandros Stamatis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Stamatis's leg but Stamatis calmly moves out of range.
Stamatis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stamatis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stamatis. #T2#
Stamatis cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Stamatis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stamatis misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a jab when Stamatis was well out of range.
Stamatis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Stamatis.
Stamatis throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Stamatis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stamatis. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Stamatis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stamatis thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Stamatis looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well. #T3#
Stamatis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stamatis.
Stamatis connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Stamatis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Stamatis counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick but Stamatis moves out of range.
Stamatis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Stamatis.
Stamatis just misses with a punch to the body.
Stamatis throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Stamatis cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stamatis finish him? #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
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 loses concentration momentarily and Stamatis pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McGuire crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Stamatis finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandros Stamatis!
Alexandros Stamatis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Big Daddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Daddy cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Big Daddy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Big Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a jab when Big Daddy was well out of range.
McGuire fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Big Daddy misses.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Big Daddy didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire throws a head kick but Big Daddy moves out of range.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Big Daddy had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Big Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Daddy with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Big Daddy does no damage.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Big Daddy . That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Big Daddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Big Daddy delivers a nice body kick.
Big Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.#KD2#
Big Daddy cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Big Daddy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Big Daddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Big Daddy cracks McGuire on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McGuire falls backwards against the cage. Big Daddy follows up with more strikes that drop McGuire to his knees. Big Daddy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McGuire! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Big Daddy !
A very excited looking Deon Big Daddy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SFL 158 | Conor vs Wanker III
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mumu forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
McGuire digs a right hand into Mumu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mumu's gas tank.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire just leaning against Mumu, taking a breather.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumu.
Good body shot from McGuire.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands. #TD#
McGuire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mumu uses from the top position. #SUB#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mumu is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mumu wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
Mumu got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mumu has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Mumu controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mumu defends it easily.
Mumu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mumu advances to half guard. #T3#
McGuire gets back to full guard.
Mumu is stalling in the full guard.
Mumu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
Mumu working away.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Mumu is very close to passing his half guard.
Mumu trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Mumu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mumu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As McGuire backs off Mumu throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a low kick but Mumu avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Mumu throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Mumu tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu can do to turn this around?
Mumu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Mumu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Mumu checks it
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire cracks Mumu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Mumu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGuire blocks it well.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mumu defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Mumu counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1##KD2#
Mumu cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mumu finish him?
Alborz Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Mumu as McGuire shoots in.#CL2#
Mumu has McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mumu controls his hands.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Mumu works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Mumu lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mumu lands a big right hand that drops McGuire! The killer instinct kicks in and Mumu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mumu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
After winning the bout, Alborz Mumu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 154 | Just Bleed
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viking's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Andy Viking has been cut.
McGuire is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Viking flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Viking is out cold! McGuire holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
After winning the bout, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 150 | Unconquered
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrels misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrels throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Barrels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire. #KD2#
McGuire steps into range and cracks Barrels with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Barrels flops backwards and McGuire dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Barrels is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
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 loads up on a big left hand. Barrels felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McGuire looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barrels can't hide his disappointment, as McGuire celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 145 | Barbarian vs Slam II
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
Shabanov 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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shabanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGuire rushes Shabanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Shabanov's head.
Shabanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
A short right from Shabanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabanov misses with a body punch.
Shabanov lands a nice uppercut.
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Shabanov is trying to break free.
Shabanov misses with some punches.
McGuire cracks Shabanov with a nice body shot.#T1#
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks the clinch.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabanov leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov slips under a jab.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Shabanov is working away.
McGuire prevents Shabanov from standing back up.
McGuire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shabanov tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Shabanov pushes McGuire off but McGuire dives into side control.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Shabanov denies him.
McGuire prevents Shabanov from escaping the position.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Shabanov denies him.
Shabanov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shabanov is not content to let McGuire control the position. #ES2#
Shabanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
McGuire drops his shoulder and cracks Shabanov with a huge uppercut! Shabanov goes down! Can McGuire finish him?
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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shabanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGuire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shabanov tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands an uppercut.#TD#
McGuire wants the takedown. Shabanov is fighting it off but McGuire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shabanov's guard against the cage.
Shabanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shabanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Shabanov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabanov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov lands a body punch.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Shabanov is breathing heavily.
Shabanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kevin McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Shabanov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shabanov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McGuire is unloading with more strikes now! Shabanov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Mumu misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Mumu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mumu checks a leg kick.#CL2#
McGuire forces Mumu back against the cage and clinches.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu lands with a light punch inside.
Mumu is working McGuire over against the cage.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mumu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Mumu digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
A hook to the body from Mumu.
Mumu pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mumu.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Mumu gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Mumu misses with a knee to the head.
Mumu is working McGuire over against the cage.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mumu lands an uppercut.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Mumu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mumu is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mumu misses with some punches.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu working aggressively here. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Mumu.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Mumu.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumu.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Mumu misses with a knee strike.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Good body shot from Mumu.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mumu works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mumu misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mumu lands a right hand. #TD2#
McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mumu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mumu looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Mumu defends easily.
Mumu is stalling in the full guard.
Mumu continues to stall.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alborz Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Mumu has managed to clinch.
Mumu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumu.
A short right from Mumu.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
Mumu tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
Mumu tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
McGuire is working Mumu over against the cage.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumu has a couple of punches 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!
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mumu is keeping busy.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu.
McGuire is breathing heavily.#T1#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Mumu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
Mumu dips a shoulder and cracks McGuire with a mighty uppercut! McGuire falls back against the cage and Mumu unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuire is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mumu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Puno throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Jeronimo Puno has been cut.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Puno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Puno's knee but Puno avoids it well.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Puno lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Puno lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Puno thumps McGuire with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow McGuire down. #CL2#
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Puno.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
A short right from Puno on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Puno.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puno lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Puno throws a big uppercut that drops McGuire! More strikes from Puno and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McGuire lies dazed against the cage as Puno celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeronimo Puno!
Jeronimo Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 128 | Medieval Combat
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samsonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samsonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Samsonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Samsonov jumps back.
Samsonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samsonov misses the body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samsonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
McGuire misses with the body kick
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samsonov.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samsonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivan Samsonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samsonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Samsonov avoided it.
McGuire lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Samsonov and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Samsonov working aggressively here. #TD#
McGuire has clasped his hands together around Samsonov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Samsonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGuire.
McGuire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Samsonov down.
You can see the frustration on Samsonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samsonov is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire has mounted him!
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Samsonov manages to avoid easily.
Samsonov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Samsonov can't escape the position. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by McGuire there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsonov is working to get back to half guard.
McGuire thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGuire in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGuire misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samsonov wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Samsonov manages to avoid easily. #SUB#
McGuire is working for a guillotine from mount but Samsonov frees his head quite easily.
Samsonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Samsonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
McGuire lands a high kick to the side of Samsonov's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGuire dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#Samsonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.#T1#
McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samsonov keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is working Samsonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
McGuire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samsonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samsonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samsonov! #REVB#
Samsonov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov gets to mount! McGuire was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McGuire wants to control but Samsonov is having none of it.#T3#
McGuire tries to control Samsonov's body but Samsonov pushes him off. McGuire squirms to his side and now Samsonov has his back!
Samsonov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McGuire is in bad spot here.
Samsonov has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Samsonov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
Samsonov wants to control the position but McGuire frees himself and scrambles - Samsonov manages to regain control in side control. #T4#
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is letting Samsonov control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samsonov trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire jabs Samsonov right on the nose. Samsonov blinks but takes it well.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Samsonov.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut #KD#
and McGuire counters with a right hand that sends Samsonov tumbling to the canvas! Can McGuire finish him? He dives into Samsonov's guard looking to do just that!
McGuire wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Samsonov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire throws a strike but Samsonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samsonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Samsonov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samsonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samsonov looking to pass the guard.
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire lands with a cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
McGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Samsonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Samsonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samsonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samsonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samsonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire gets through Samsonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samsonov wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire!
After winning the bout, Kevin McGuire 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: SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baraka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baraka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baraka's head.
Baraka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Baraka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Baraka misses
and Baraka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Baraka throws out a powerful jab.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Baraka. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baraka.
Juju Baraka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baraka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baraka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baraka connects with a crisp jab.
Baraka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#Juju Baraka's cut is getting worse.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Baraka checks a leg kick.
McGuire tries a low kick but Baraka avoids it.#T2#
Baraka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka misses with a hook.
Baraka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
Baraka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Baraka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Baraka's head back.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Baraka misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick. #T3##CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baraka up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuire presses Baraka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraka.
Baraka working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka. #T4#
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Baraka. #BC#
Baraka breaks from the clinch.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Baraka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baraka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Baraka counters with an inside leg kick.
Baraka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's time! Baraka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Baraka misses.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baraka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baraka.
Baraka defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baraka. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Baraka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!#KD#
A big head kick from Baraka and McGuire is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baraka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baraka 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.#SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Baraka defends it easily.
Baraka wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baraka with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Baraka from controlling successfully.
Baraka wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Baraka stands and steps away. McGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuire misses the jab.#CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Baraka in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baraka is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baraka has his back to the cage. #T3#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire has Baraka pressed against the cage, preventing Baraka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baraka wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Baraka breaks the clinch.
Baraka thumps McGuire with a low kick.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Baraka tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Baraka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Baraka breaks the clinch.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baraka moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Baraka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baraka connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baraka can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Baraka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baraka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
McGuire catches Baraka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Baraka to the canvas!
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT2#Juju Baraka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juju Baraka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 115 | Lancaster vs Lund
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
McGuire throws a leg kick but Viking sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Viking counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viking finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Viking drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGuire's head, knocking him out cold! Viking is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Techno Viking!
Techno Viking decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 111 | Sitsongrit vs Payer
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Slam throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slam.
Nice body punch from Slam.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Slam tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws a hook but Slam avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Slam scores with a counter punch that sends McGuire to the canvas! Slam smells blood - he's punishing McGuire with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McGuire has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Slam!
Ben Slam made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: SFL 105 | Vikings Are Emerging
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Spanner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily. #CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Spanner blocking some punches.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spanner is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Spanner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanner.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire has Spanner pushed against the cage.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire works on Spanner's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Spanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Spanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spanner.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire backing away here, and Spanner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire defending well as Spanner loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.#CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
McGuire drops Spanner with a naaaaasty hook - Spanner is in real trouble here! McGuire dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bleeding Spanner spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking bullshit!'.

Event: SFL 98 | Falling Bridge
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
McGuire throws a leg kick
and The Barbarian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire thows a leg kick but The Barbarian checks it
and The Barbarian counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and The Barbarian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Barbarian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
The Barbarian cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Barbarian finish him? #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Barbarian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Barbarian checks a leg kick.
The Barbarian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Barbarian sprawls well. The Barbarian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.#T1#
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but The Barbarian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from The Barbarian misses.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Barbarian thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Barbarian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
The Barbarian throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
The Barbarian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McGuire throws a low kick but The Barbarian moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Barbarian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Barbarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and The Barbarian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and The Barbarian counters with a crisp right hand that drops McGuire! The Barbarian lets McGuire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Barbarian lunges in with a left hook that violently twists McGuire head around and knocks him out cold! The Barbarian hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Barbarian!
After winning the bout, Conor The Barbarian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 91 | McGuire vs Sasaki
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Sasaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sasaki jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Sasaki throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Sasaki misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Sasaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sasaki pinned against the cage. Sasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sasaki connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Sasaki .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Sasaki thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire takes a swing at Sasaki 's ribcage but misses.
Sasaki moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Sasaki .#T1#
Sasaki lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Sasaki saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Sasaki .
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haise Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasaki throws out the jab.
Haise Sasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasaki scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Sasaki moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Sasaki wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut
letting McGuire counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sasaki misses its intended target.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sasaki .
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Sasaki circles away.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
McGuire lands a big shot that drops Sasaki ! Can he finish him? #ROC#Sasaki is rocked!
Sasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Sasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McGuire is trying to control the position but Sasaki postures up.
McGuire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Sasaki defends easily.
Sasaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Sasaki gets to his feet. McGuire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sasaki avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Sasaki throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Sasaki .
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Sasaki moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Haise Sasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Sasaki forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki is pressed up against the cage. McGuire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sasaki down to the mat. Sasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sasaki throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Sasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McGuire throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sasaki crashing down! Sasaki tries to stagger back to his feet but McGuire just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sasaki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Haise Sasaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: SFL 84 | Mumu vs Sasaki
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Babinski takes one to the chin there.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski.
Babinski with a jab.
Babinski circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGuire to the canvas! McGuire doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Babinski keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
An out of breath Viktor Babinski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Jussi lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Jussi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Jussi counters with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jussi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jussi. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
McGuire throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jussi tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Jussi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jussi has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Jussi is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire gets to his feet and stands over Jussi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jussi felt that one! McGuire unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jussi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Jab from Akinwande.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.#CUT#It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Akinwande with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
McGuire bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Akinwande! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akinwande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akinwande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Akinwande wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akinwande is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Akinwande postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akinwande is looking to stand up but McGuire won't let him. #SUB#
Akinwande got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akinwande has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McGuire has his foot on Akinwande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akinwande works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McGuire is looking for a triangle here but Akinwande uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akinwande tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McGuire looks to move to half guard but instead Akinwande has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
McGuire tries to improve his position but instead Akinwande has taken his back!
Akinwande controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire breaks Akinwande's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinwande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akinwande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Akinwande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akinwande loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akinwande working aggressively here.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire is trying to drag Akinwande to the mat but Akinwande just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akinwande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akinwande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Akinwande blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Akinwande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akinwande stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from McGuire. #T1#
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
Akinwande tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Akinwande back against the cage.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Akinwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Akinwande manages to get underhooks.
Akinwande working aggressively here.
A short right from Akinwande on the inside. #T2#
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
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 scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akinwande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire is leaning against Akinwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akinwande's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akinwande's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
McGuire pulls guard successfully.
McGuire is pulling down on Akinwande's head to control his posture. #T3#
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McGuire working for a triangle but Akinwande defends it easily.
Akinwande trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGuire's guard.#SUB#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akinwande defends well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Akinwande got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akinwande has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akinwande wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akinwande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinwande moves away.
It seemed like Akinwande was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Akinwande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McGuire cracks Akinwande with an open hand slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.#KD#
Akinwande ducks straight into an uppercut from McGuire and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Akinwande manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Akinwande wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on McGuire's hips, looking to push off. But McGuire grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Akinwande screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 65 | Sitsongrit vs Gunn
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
McGuire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Babinski pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
Babinski is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Babinski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
McGuire is working Babinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Babinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babinski is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Babinski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Babinski manages to break the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
McGuire cracks Babinski with a big right hand and Babinski goes down!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Babinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babinski wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him. #T2#
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babinski wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
Babinski trying to control the position here.
Babinski is looking to stand back up but McGuire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Babinski.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Babinski wants to stand back up but McGuire manages to pass into side control.
McGuire working away.
McGuire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Babinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babinski is trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire cracks Babinski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Babinski wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire trying to control the action but Babinski is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Babinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire prevents Babinski from escaping the position.
McGuire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babinski some visible discomfort.
Babinski is being controlled here.
Babinski is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Babinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Babinski denies him.
Babinski manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuire's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin 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#
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Babinski to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire misses with a left hand
letting Babinski counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Babinski Throws a clean left jab. Babinski Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with McGuire's chin! McGuire crumbles to the ground and Babinski follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Babinski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Fusi looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Fusi blocks a leg kick.
Fusi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fusi throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.#KD2#
Fusi sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fusi is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Fusi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fusi throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuire is defended easily by Fusi.
As McGuire backs off Fusi throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.#T1#
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Fusi takes it in his stride.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fusi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Fusi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Fusi misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fusi slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
A head kick by Fusi misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand. #TD#
McGuire feints and as Fusi raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fusi pushes McGuire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fusi walks straight into a right hand from McGuire - that's dropped him! McGuire jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fusi from any more punishment! Fusi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 51 | Bloody Death Roll
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
McGuire wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That kick from Puno tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
McGuire shoots in and bounces Puno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire is looking to pass into half guard but Puno pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puno is in guard.#REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard. #REVR#
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno working a defensive guard but McGuire passes into half guard.
McGuire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is pressing down on Puno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puno is holding on for now.
Puno is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Puno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno pulls McGuire in to control the position. #T3#
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGuire showed some decent athleticism there.
Puno has his hands clasped together around McGuire's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puno can do to turn this around?
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGuire blocks it well.
Puno punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puno takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Puno misses.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno blocks a leg kick.
Puno throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Jeronimo Puno has been cut.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Puno.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Crunch! Puno slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
A low kick lands for Puno.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Jeronimo Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Puno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Puno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Jeronimo Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
McGuire throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Puno's head.
Puno stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puno throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puno tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a body kick.
Puno is breathing heavily.#T3#
McGuire is looking to chop away at Puno's legs.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puno.
Jeronimo Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGuire knocks Puno out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin McGuire!
A relieved looking Kevin McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 45 | Return of the King
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Babinski scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Babinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Nice uppercut there from Babinski.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexei Babinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Babinski sees coming a mile off.
Babinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babinski is out of range.
Babinski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuire looks winded!
Babinski swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Babinski lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire drops his hands momentarily. Babinski doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. McGuire staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. McGuire doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 37 | Lomax vs Trigger
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Viking takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Viking.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viking checks a low kick from McGuire.
A low kick lands for Viking.
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Viking defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Viking.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Viking to regain full guard.
Viking keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Viking pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Viking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Viking has one of McGuire's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Viking is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
McGuire working the ground and pound from side control.
Viking regains half guard, as McGuire was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viking is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viking wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viking defending well though.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viking is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire connects with a nice cross there... Viking is looking wobbly and McGuire recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Viking to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - McGuire jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Haggar scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haggar misses with a body shot.
Haggar 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.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haggar misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar effectively controlling the action here.
Haggar lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Haggar can't get the takedown.
Haggar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Haggar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire pushes Haggar away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
McGuire moves out of range as Haggar strikes.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haggar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Haggar sees coming a mile off.
Haggar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haggar cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haggar sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haggar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire 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.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haggar.
Haggar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Haggar throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Haggar takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
Haggar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haggar.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Haggar pushes him away.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Haggar did well to prevent McGuire getting side control.
Haggar is looking to improve his position.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haggar is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haggar avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
McGuire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haggar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire.
McGuire moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
McGuire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haggar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGuire but great work by Haggar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
Haggar lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Haggar wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Haggar is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haggar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McGuire staying out of range there.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Haggar misses the body punch
and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haggar really felt that one!
Haggar works the jab nicely.
Mike Haggar is winning the standup battle so far.
Haggar looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.#KD2#
McGuire sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Haggar to the ground! McGuire dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire with the ground and pound from mount.
Haggar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGuire working Haggar over with strikes here.
McGuire with shots to the head and body - Haggar looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Haggar is rocked!
McGuire connects with a bit shot that sees Haggar covering up! More strikes from McGuire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McGuire is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!

Event: SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire lands a jab to Simard's midsection.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Simard is avoiding it.
Simard blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Simard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Simard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire throws the left hand but Simard avoids the punch easily.
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!
Simard ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Simard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
McGuire thuds his right hand into Simard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simard slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Simard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simard presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Simard manages to break the clinch.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Simard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Simard moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Simard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Simard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simard throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and McGuire counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Simard!
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simard defending well though.
Simard is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
McGuire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire with the ground and pound but Simard uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Simard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simard keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. #T3#
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Simard blocks nicely.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Simard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
McGuire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGuire has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simard avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.#SUB#
McGuire defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simard.
Simard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Simard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Simard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Simard moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Simard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simard on the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
McGuire rushes Simard and presses him up against the cage.
Simard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simard after a bit of a struggle.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Simard swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Simard breaks the clinch.
Simard misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2##TD2#
McGuire gets a double leg takedown into Simard's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Simard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simard trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cedric Simard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simard advances to half guard. #T3#
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Simard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Simard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simard.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire trying to hold on to Simard's head to control him but Simard postures up. #SUB#
Simard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
McGuire with the active half guard here but Simard passes nicely into side control.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Simard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGuire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simard but great work by McGuire.
Simard struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from McGuire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Simard denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Simard thinks about countering with a head kick.
No luck for McGuire with that takedown attempt.
Simard throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Simard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Simard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Simard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
McGuire drops Simard with a left right combo! McGuire follows him down to the ground into side control. #T1#
McGuire working away.
Simard regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGuire's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McGuire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire wants to advance to full mount but Simard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Simard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Simard keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
McGuire lying in Simard's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Simard decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! McGuire taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Simard!
A very excited looking Cedric Simard 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.

Event: SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards McGuire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson 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.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuire tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McGuire.#T2#
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
McGuire misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson 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.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson 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.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
McGuire drops Johnson with a right and a left! McGuire comes rushing in but Johnson regains his composure and manages to keep McGuire in guard.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Nice combo by McGuire! Oh, that's hurt him - Johnson falls to the canvas and McGuire follows him into side control. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
McGuire trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGuire wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McGuire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
McGuire in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
McGuire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGuire.
McGuire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGuire wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
McGuire looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McGuire is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
McGuire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
McGuire tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
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.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by McGuire.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
LaTroy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Johnson wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire with a hook.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it. #T4#
McGuire lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big shot that drops Johnson! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuire advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGuire in particular looking to stall.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaTroy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson won't allow McGuire to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SAFO 63
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
Daugherty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daugherty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daugherty misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daugherty.
McGuire misses with the head strike. #T1#
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daugherty tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Daugherty breaks from the clinch.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daugherty counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daugherty throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Daugherty is rocked!
Daugherty ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated John Daugherty had this to say: 'Umm...yeah...where am I again?'.

Event: SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1##CL#
Namasuzuki clinches.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Namasuzuki walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Namasuzuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki blocks a jab.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
McGuire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Namasuzuki defends well and McGuire ends up having to push Namasuzuki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Namasuzuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Namasuzuki finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Namasuzuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Namasuzuki. #T1#
McGuire blocks a body shot from Namasuzuki.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Namasuzuki.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Namasuzuki won't allow it.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McGuire.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki lands a right hand.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Namasuzuki to keep the fight standing.
McGuire jumps guard but Namasuzuki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Namasuzuki just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Namasuzuki.
McGuire looks winded!
Namasuzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Namasuzuki.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Namasuzuki.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
Namasuzuki pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire working aggressively here. #TD2#
McGuire jumps into guard, dragging Namasuzuki to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Namasuzuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namasuzuki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
Namasuzuki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namasuzuki slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire gets back to full guard.
Namasuzuki won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Namasuzuki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Namasuzuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Namasuzuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Namasuzuki up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki is trying to stall.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire trying to stall but Namasuzuki improves his position.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it. #T1#
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Namasuzuki prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namasuzuki tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namasuzuki stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Namasuzuki has McGuire pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Namasuzuki avoiding damage.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namasuzuki's elbow.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
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!
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Namasuzuki slows down the pace here.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Namasuzuki blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Namasuzuki.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Namasuzuki on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namasuzuki dips a shoulder and cracks McGuire with a mighty uppercut! McGuire falls back against the cage and Namasuzuki unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuire is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Namasuzuki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Kong instigates a clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Kong.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
Kong connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Kong tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Kong blocks a body shot from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Kong tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong misses with a head kick.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Kong tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
McGuire catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
McGuire lands a big shot that drops Kong! Can he finish him?
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Kong keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuire drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick McGuire off! McGuire jumps back into Kong's guard.
McGuire trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom. #T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands a jab.
Good work by Kong as he checks the leg kick.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.#KD2#
McGuire drops Kong with a big left hand and mounts him. Kong is in big trouble!
McGuire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
McGuire tries to control but Kong wriggling away.
McGuire fails to advance to Kong's back. #SUB2#
McGuire is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
McGuire working for a submission but Kong is keeping him at bay.
McGuire tries to control but Kong wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire looking to control but Kong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong wants to clinch.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.#CL#
Kong has managed to clinch.
Kong with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire checks a low kick from Kong.#T1#
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Kong.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Kong.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but McGuire blocks it.#T2#
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy body kick from Kong #TD2#
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGuire is continuing to stall.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #T3#
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kong pulls McGuire in to control the position.
Kong wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!#T4#
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
McGuire ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kong out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Cleefe is looking to counter punch.
A cross from McGuire lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Van Cleefe tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Van Cleefe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Van Cleefe is rocked!
Van Cleefe is holding his hands too far apart here. McGuire throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Cleefe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin 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.
In defeat, Lee Van Cleefe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Bundy moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Bundy has been cut.
Bundy just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
McGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
Bundy scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Bundy down.
Bundy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bundy avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Bundy.
Bundy lands a jab to the head.
Bundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Bundy had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Bundy misses.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Bundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Bundy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it
and Bundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bundy tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
Bundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bundy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bundy connects with a nice short shot to McGuire's temple. #SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McGuire's thigh. McGuire counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Bundy.
Bundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McGuire wants to control but Bundy passes easily into half guard. #T4##SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Bundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Bundy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundy.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Good leg kick by Bundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
A little jabbing left from Bundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire moves out of range as Bundy throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundy counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundy misses the target.
McGuire throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bundy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Bundy up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##TD#
McGuire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
Bundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bundy wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
McGuire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bundy has his hands clasped together but McGuire extends and breaks Bundy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGuire.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin 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.

Event: KT Classic Round 1
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
RoboTessin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
RoboTessin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and RoboTessin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RoboTessin slips under a jab from McGuire.
RoboTessin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire thuds a left hand into RoboTessin's body.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses RoboTessin's front leg but catches the back leg as RoboTessin tries to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses RoboTessin's front leg but catches the back leg as RoboTessin tries to avoid it.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from RoboTessin misses the target.#T1#
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent RoboTessin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
McGuire scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops RoboTessin to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy RoboTessin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RoboTessin walks straight into a big right, left combination from McGuire and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to McGuire as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin McGuire!
A relieved looking Kevin 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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