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Event:
FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1#
MacGuire throws a shot from downtown. Kahnwald moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by MacGuire there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kahnwald 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.
Kahnwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahnwald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahnwald at a distance.
MacGuire jabs Kahnwald right on the nose. Kahnwald blinks but takes it well.
Kahnwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Kahnwald working hard to break the clinch.
MacGuire is working Kahnwald over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahnwald looks winded!
MacGuire lands a body shot. #T1#
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahnwald backwards.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahnwald backwards. #ROC#Kahnwald is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for MacGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
A right hook to the body lands for MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahnwald is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
MacGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a big right hand that drops Kahnwald! The killer instinct kicks in and MacGuire finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by MacGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
A very excited looking Sean MacGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
MacGuire throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov throws a shot from downtown. MacGuire moves away and avoids it.
MacGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Borisov walks into a stiff left hand from MacGuire.
MacGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borisov.#CL#
MacGuire forces Borisov back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from MacGuire.
Borisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGuire backwards.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borisov or not.
Borisov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borisov.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Borisov scores with a shot to the side of MacGuire's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
MacGuire misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Borisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Borisov misses. #T1#
MacGuire jabs Borisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
MacGuire clinches with his opponent.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Borisov controls the action.
Borisov gets through MacGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borisov lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Borisov's ribcage. Borisov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Borisov on the inside.
MacGuire cracks Borisov with a nice body shot.
Borisov looks winded!
Borisov tries to break free but MacGuire pushes him back against the cage.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Borisov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borisov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from MacGuire.
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!
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Borisov controls his hands.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
MacGuire pushes Borisov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGuire.
MacGuire has Borisov pressed against the cage, preventing Borisov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacGuire gets through Borisov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire. #CUT#It looks like Boris Borisov has been cut.
MacGuire prevents a body shot from Borisov.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire is working Borisov over against the cage.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
A short left from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGuire digs a right hand into Borisov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borisov's gas tank.
MacGuire is leaning against Borisov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGuire lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Borisov's ribcage. Borisov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from MacGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGuire.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGuire gets through Borisov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from MacGuire.
MacGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacGuire lands a left hand.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Borisov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borisovs head.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Borisov is rocked!
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
Borisov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
MacGuire lands a left hand.
#T4#
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
MacGuire works on Borisov's body with a couple of short punches.
MacGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Borisov to his knees! MacGuire keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean MacGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB-10
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Zass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
MacGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from MacGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGuire blocks a body shot from Zass.
Zass is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
Zass throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Zass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Zass blocks an uppercut.
MacGuire misses with a body punch.
Zass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zass tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Zass lands a left hand.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
MacGuire blocks an uppercut.
Zass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Zass cracks MacGuire with a nice body shot.
Zass cracks MacGuire with a nice body shot.
Zass tries a body shot but MacGuire blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass. #BC2#
Zass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
MacGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zass lands with a left to the head.
Zass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zass tries a body shot but MacGuire blocks it.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Zass has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zass can turn it around.
Zass lands an uppercut.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zass lands with a short shot to the head.
Zass lands a left hand.
Zass misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zass breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zass.
A slow jab from Zass misses its intended target.
Zass jabs MacGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
MacGuire throws a body punch but Zass moves out of range.
Zass scores with a hook to the body. MacGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
MacGuire slips a straight right by Zass.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Zass moves out of range.
Zass stuns MacGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Zass misses the target.
Zass throws a lazy right hand but MacGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zass.
Sean MacGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zass misses with a looping left.
Zass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.#T3#
Zass moves out of range of the strikes.
Zass connects with the punch.
MacGuire throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire misses the body punch
and Zass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacGuire dips to his left and cracks Zass with an uppercut!
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zass lands a body shot.
MacGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacGuire checks a low kick from Zass.
MacGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Zass breaks away and moves out of range.
Zass scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Zass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacGuire at a distance.
Zass thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zass cracks MacGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacGuire misses with a looping left.
MacGuire is looking to clinch but Zass is avoiding it.
Zass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGuire on the side of the head.
MacGuire misses with a combination
and Zass counters with a stiff right hand.
Zass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zass tries to get set, MacGuire tries to push him back and clinch up but Zass manages to avoid the attempt.
Zass throws a hook to the side of MacGuire's head but MacGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zass manages to circle out of the way.#T5#
Zass lands a jab.
Zass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zass lands a jab to the head.
MacGuire looks to clinch
and Zass counters with a huge left! MacGuire is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save MacGuire from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
A very excited looking Alexander Zass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Crunch! Slim slams his shin into MacGuire's torso.#CL#
Slim gets a clinch.
MacGuire presses Slim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacGuire blocks a body shot from Slim.
Slim looking to throw knees to the head but MacGuire is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slim.
MacGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
MacGuire blocks an uppercut.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire's coach down at Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacGuire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slim trying to land knees to the body.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Slim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from MacGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slim.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the side of Slim's head.
Good body shot from MacGuire.
Slim landing knees to the head.
MacGuire is working Slim over against the cage.#T1#
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
A knee to the head by Slim.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Slim.
Slim blocking some punches.
MacGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire misses with a body punch.
Slim trying to land knees to the body.
Slim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire works on Slim's body with a couple of short punches.
Slim is breathing heavily.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Slim.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slim throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
MacGuire lands a body punch.
A short left from MacGuire.
A short body shot lands from MacGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by MacGuire.
#T2#
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGuire.
MacGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
MacGuire cracks Slim with a nice body shot.
MacGuire pushes Slim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacGuire.
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
MacGuire lands a body shot.
MacGuire is leaning against Slim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from MacGuire.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slims head.
MacGuire pushes Slim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacGuire pushes Slim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire lands a right hand.
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGuire lands a body punch.
MacGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGuire pushes Slim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
A short right from MacGuire.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slims head.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the side of Slim's head. #ROC2#Slim is rocked!
MacGuire creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Slim with a big uppercut! Slim tries to clinch up but MacGuire pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Slim to the mat! Slim covers up and MacGuire unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean MacGuire!
Our winner, Sean MacGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting MacGuire counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and MacGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from MacGuire does it's job there.
MacGuire dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
enabling MacGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
MacGuire jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
MacGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but MacGuire shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacGuire stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling MacGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
MacGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
MacGuire steps in with a hook that catches Nurmagomedov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! MacGuire follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nurmagomedov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
Sean MacGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SPFT #9
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Roach misses with a looping right.
A jab from Roach misses.
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Roach looks to land a right hand but MacGuire moved out of range.
Roach jabs at MacGuire's body.
MacGuire lands an overhand right.
Roach misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Roach.
Roach ducks right into an uppercut from MacGuire.
Joseph Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach swings for the body but MacGuire moves out of range.
MacGuire looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
MacGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach throws a hook but MacGuire avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
Roach looks to throw the jab but MacGuire is out of range.
Roach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roach manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach moves away from the strike by MacGuire. #T1#
Roach slips a straight right by MacGuire.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach throws a big shot that misses.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacGuire.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roach swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and MacGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacGuire.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
MacGuire keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Roach breaks the clinch.
Roach throws a jab when MacGuire was well out of range.
MacGuire is looking to counter the offense by Roach and move into the clinch.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from MacGuire.
MacGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacGuire lands a right hook to the body.
MacGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Roach coming out on top.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacGuire is looking to counter the offense by Roach and move into the clinch.
MacGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGuire.
Roach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
MacGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roach misses with a hook.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacGuire jabs at Roach's body.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Roach misses #CL#
and MacGuire counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacGuire misses with a hook.
MacGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGuire misses the jab.
Roach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacGuire staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by MacGuire.#T4#
MacGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacGuire ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
MacGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roach defending well as MacGuire loads up on a big left hand.
MacGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roach.
MacGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Roach breaks away and moves out of range.
Roach blocks a jab.#CL#
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roachs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
Roach lands a hook that snaps the head of MacGuire backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Roach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sean MacGuire will probably get the nod.
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#
MacGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roach moves away from the strike by MacGuire.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.
MacGuire slips under a jab.
MacGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roach manages to circle out of the way.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGuire moves away.#CL#
MacGuire clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacGuire stuns Roach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacGuire misses with an uppercut
and MacGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roach throws a hook but MacGuire avoids it easily.
A slow jab from MacGuire misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire connects with a crisp jab.
MacGuire throws a lazy right hand but Roach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roach! But no joy.#CL#
MacGuire rushes Roach and presses him up against the cage.
MacGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roach or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the side of Roach's head.
Sean MacGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Roach breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roach misses with a looping left.
Roach has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.
MacGuire looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. MacGuire catches Roach right on the button with a cross.
MacGuire moves away from the strike by Roach. #T2#
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roach throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and MacGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the side of Roach's head.
A nice left hand lands by MacGuire.
Roach misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGuire is working Roach over against the cage.
Roach is breathing heavily.
MacGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGuire is leaning against Roach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
MacGuire gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGuire.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Roach's ribcage. Roach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for MacGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by MacGuire.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
MacGuire blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from MacGuire.
Roach swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire lands a body shot.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGuire lands a right hand.
MacGuire lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from MacGuire.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Roach is rocked!
A short uppercut from MacGuire.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roachs head.
A nice left hand lands by MacGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
Joseph Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire throws a big uppercut that drops Roach! More strikes from MacGuire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Roach lies dazed against the cage as MacGuire celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
Sean MacGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Schmidt vs Gray - SPFT #6
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Knutsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacGuire!
MacGuire is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Mayhem, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
MacGuire is not content to let Knutsson control the position. #ES#
MacGuire bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Knutsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Knutsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knutsson passes MacGuire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knutsson stops MacGuire from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Knutsson wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGuire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knutsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. MacGuire is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sigurd Knutsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Sigurd Knutsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
MacGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fury's hands.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacGuire moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Fury there.#CL2#
MacGuire clinches up against the cage.
MacGuire blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
MacGuire blocking some punches.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Fury tries to stall but MacGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire's coach down at Project Mayhem was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacGuire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land. #T1#
MacGuire blocks an uppercut.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGuire lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGuire cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
A short body shot lands from MacGuire as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury tries to stall but MacGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
A body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from MacGuire.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGuire.
MacGuire presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire. #ROC2#Fury is rocked!
MacGuire cracks Fury with a nice body shot.#T3#
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGuire digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.#KD2#
MacGuire drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire throws a big uppercut that drops Fury! More strikes from MacGuire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fury lies dazed against the cage as MacGuire celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
After winning the bout, Sean MacGuire 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:
SPFT #2
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
MacGuire cracks Chong with an open hand slap.
Chong looks to land a combination but MacGuire avoids it well.
MacGuire throws out a counter right but Chong avoids it with no problem.
MacGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chong.
Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from MacGuire.
Chong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chong misses with a double jab
and MacGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacGuire.
Jab by MacGuire.
Chong tries for a takedown but MacGuire circles away easily
and Chong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chong just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Chong misses with a double jab
and Chong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacGuire's waist but MacGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chong off to one side.
Chong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hongy Chong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGuire misses with an uppercut. Chong saw that one coming.
MacGuire throws the left hand but Chong avoids the punch easily.
MacGuire's coach down at Project Mayhem was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacGuire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chong works MacGuire's body with a nice hook.
Chong throws a series of punches but MacGuire avoids them all with ease.
MacGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chong scores with a hook to the body. MacGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chong with a poor takedown
enabling MacGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
MacGuire scores with a jab. Chong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chong throws a jab but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Chong misses with a wild body shot.
Chong throws a series of punches but MacGuire moves out of range.
MacGuire misses with an uppercut. Chong saw that one coming.
MacGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chong misses with a two punch combination.
MacGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGuire as he avoids it easily.
MacGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacGuire scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Hongy Chong has been cut.
MacGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
MacGuire jabs Chong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chong is breathing heavily.
Chong walks into a jab.
Chong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Chong's head.
Chong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGuire.
Chong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chong.
Chong throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by MacGuire there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chong.
Chong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chong takes one to the side of the head.
Sean MacGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Chong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chong misses with a hook. MacGuire ducked under it nicely.
Chong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Nice uppercut lands for MacGuire. That snapped Chong's head back.
The fighters circling - MacGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGuire thuds his right hand into Chong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGuire as he connects with a hook.
Chong missing with a left hand there. MacGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Chong is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hongy Chong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
MacGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from MacGuire.
Chong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Chong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGuire connects with a jab.
Chong is looking to wear down MacGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Chong does no damage.
Sean MacGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Chong tries to bum rush MacGuire with a series of wild strikes but MacGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like MacGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chong seems to have got his legs back now.
Chong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGuire as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by MacGuire.
Chong misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for MacGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Hongy Chong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chong blocks a jab.#KD2#
MacGuire cracks Chong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can MacGuire finish him?
#T1#
MacGuire drops Chong with a big left hand! Chong is injured, injured bad! MacGuire jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
Sean MacGuire decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Knutsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from MacGuire. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Knutsson dives in and scores a takedown into MacGuire's guard.
MacGuire can't keep his opponent in guard - Knutsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knutsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Knutsson decides to stand and escape the position.
MacGuire moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
MacGuire lunges at Knutsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knutsson's hand.
Knutsson walks into a straight right hand from MacGuire.
Knutsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacGuire as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Sigurd Knutsson has been cut.
MacGuire dips to his left and cracks Knutsson with an uppercut!
MacGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knutsson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Knutsson gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knutsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
MacGuire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Knutsson.
MacGuire is not content to let Knutsson control the position.
Knutsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU#
Knutsson stands up and beckons MacGuire to his feet. #T3#
Knutsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Knutsson with that takedown attempt.
MacGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from MacGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sean MacGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - MacGuire coming out on top.
MacGuire avoids the head kick by Knutsson.
MacGuire scores with a nice strike.
Knutsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knutsson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Knutsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacGuire, as that shot connected.
#KD2#
MacGuire drops Knutsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knutsson looks back up at him and smiles so MacGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knutsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacGuire is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Knutsson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Knutsson is out cold! MacGuire 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 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean MacGuire!
Sean MacGuire 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. |
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