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Event:
Alpha-1: Genesis
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Shipley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shipley.
Shipley lands a nice hook to MacGuire's body. MacGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacGuire misses with a straight left.
Shipley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shipley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacGuire scrambles back to his feet.
MacGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Shipley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shipley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Shipley closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Shipley.
#TD#
MacGuire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shipley can't fight it off and eventually MacGuire manages to take the fight to the floor. Shipley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacGuire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
MacGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Shipley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shipley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shipley postures up.
MacGuire wants to sweep here but Shipley controlling him for the moment.
Shipley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipley passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
MacGuire wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
MacGuire gets back to full guard.
Shipley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGuire has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shipley has passed into side control.
MacGuire is looking to regain half guard here but Shipley keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Shipley blocks the strikes from MacGuire.
MacGuire taking punishment in the form of punches.
MacGuire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shipley's best efforts.
MacGuire wants to improve his position but Shipley is controlling well.
MacGuire trying to control but Shipley postures up.
MacGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGuire.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shipley stopping the sweep attempt from MacGuire.
We've been informed that Shipley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shipley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacGuire moves in looking to clinch but Shipley pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Shipley.
MacGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Shipley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shipley misses with a straight right.
MacGuire is looking to clinch but Shipley is avoiding it.
MacGuire looks to clinch
and Shipley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacGuire thinking.
MacGuire is looking to clinch but Shipley is avoiding it.
MacGuire misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Shipley 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#
Shipley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shipley just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Shipley.#CL2#
Shipley moves into the clinch successfully.
Shipley lands with a right to the head.
Shipley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacGuire backwards.
MacGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shipley throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Shipley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shipley throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
MacGuire takes a shot to the head.
Shipley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shipley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shipley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shipley throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shipley is working MacGuire over against the cage.
Shipley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Shipley on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land. #T1#
MacGuire working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Shipley.
Shipley scores with a shoulder strike.
MacGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shipley throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
Shipley misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipley.
MacGuire gets through Shipley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
Shipley working aggressively here.
Shipley throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
Shipley pushes MacGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shipley lands a hook that snaps the head of MacGuire backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Shipley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shipley gets through MacGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shipley.
MacGuire is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shipley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alfred Shipley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shipley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
MacGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shipley.
Shipley misses with some punches.
MacGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
Shipley cracks MacGuire with a nice body shot.
Shipley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Shipley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shipley lands a shot to the body.
Shipley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shipley.
#T3#
Shipley prevents a body shot from MacGuire.
Nice body punch from Shipley - that landed with a thud.
Shipley lands with a light punch inside.
Shipley lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shipley.
Nice body punch from Shipley.
Shipley misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shipley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shipley lands with a left to the head.
Shipley lands a nice uppercut.
MacGuire blocks an uppercut.
Shipley blocking some punches.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Shipley controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shipley.
Shipley lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Shipley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shipley.
Shipley tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Shipley back against the cage.
MacGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shipley scores with a shot to the side of MacGuire's head. #T4#
Shipley blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shipley.
Shipley lands a left hand.
MacGuire prevents a body shot from Shipley.
Shipley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shipley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Shipley.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Shipley lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
Shipley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacGuires head.
Shipley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shipley.
A short body shot lands from Shipley as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shipley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shipley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shipley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shipley - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Shipley on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Shipley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
MacGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shipley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shipley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacGuire loads up on a big right hand but Shipley slips the punch.
Shipley throws a hook but MacGuire avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shipley. MacGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shipley misses with a hook.#CL#
MacGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shipley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shipley scores with a shot to the side of MacGuire's head.
MacGuire blocks a body shot from Shipley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
Shipley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shipley.
MacGuire tries a body shot but Shipley blocks it.
Shipley blocking some punches.
Shipley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacGuire is working for takedown but Shipley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shipley lands a nice uppercut.
Shipley throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Shipley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shipley just leaning against MacGuire, taking a breather.
Shipley lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shipley.
Shipley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shipley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shipley lands a left hand.
MacGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Shipley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shipley connects with a body shot that sends MacGuire's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of MacGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shipley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shipley cracks MacGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sean MacGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#MacGuire is rocked!#T2#
A lazy left from Shipley finds it's target.
Oh MacGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Shipley counters with a right hand to the body.
Shipley lands a jab to MacGuire's midsection.
MacGuire gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Shipley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. MacGuire wakes up just in time to hear Shipley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfred Shipley!
Alfred Shipley 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:
FCL 81
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
MacGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Islay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacGuire walks into a jab.#CL#
MacGuire forces Islay back against the cage and clinches.
MacGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch.
Islay blocks an uppercut.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow. #BC2#
Islay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGuire blocks a jab.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGuire closes the distance but Islay moves to the side
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Islay lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Islay misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL2#
Islay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islay's efforts to push away.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Islay.
#BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacGuire throws a hook to the side of Islay's head but Islay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire misses the shot to the body.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGuire looks to land a left hand but Islay moved out of range nicely.
Islay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacGuire wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Islay.
Islay goes for a takedown attempt but MacGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Islay.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Islay is defended easily by MacGuire.
MacGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Islay misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. MacGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Islay closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sean MacGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
MacGuire rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacGuire tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
#BC2#
Islay breaks from the clinch.
MacGuire tries to clinch up but Islay circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Islay.
MacGuire lands a body shot.
MacGuire tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
MacGuire is pressed up against the cage. Islay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGuire down to the mat. MacGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
MacGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islay doesn't seem bothered though.
MacGuire tries to clinch up
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
MacGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islay catches MacGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacGuire tries to clinch up.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay moves away
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
MacGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay. #BC2#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire tries to clinch up.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
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#
MacGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
MacGuire loads up on a big right hand but Islay slips the punch.
Islay scores with a shot to the body.
MacGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Islay tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Islay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGuire after a bit of a struggle.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
MacGuire prevents Islay from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
MacGuire clinches up with Islay and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islay tries for a takedown but MacGuire manages to get underhooks.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC2#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire blocks a jab.
MacGuire is looking to counter the offense by Islay and move into the clinch.
Islay misses with a looping right.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islay moves away from the strike by MacGuire.
Islay thuds his right hand into MacGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Islay cracks MacGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGuire cracks Islay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Islay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacGuire.#TD2#
Islay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacGuire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Islay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Islay lands a body shot.
MacGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Islay misses the shot to the body.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range. #CL#
MacGuire instigates a clinch.
Islay can't get the takedown.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Islay working hard to break the clinch.
Islay looking for a takedown.
MacGuire pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Islay is breathing heavily.
MacGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGuire tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Islay breaks from the clinch.
MacGuire stuffs the takedown.
MacGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Islay.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
MacGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Islay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Islay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGuire's guard. #REVB#
Islay trying to control but MacGuire is working from the bottom.
MacGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islay is one step ahead there. #T4#
MacGuire working a defensive guard here.
Islay wants to control from the top but MacGuire keeps moving.
Islay distracts MacGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGuire working a defensive guard here.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGuire controls Islay momentarily but Islay frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Islay swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGuire.
Islay with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and MacGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
Islay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGuire.#CL#
MacGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for MacGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
Islay is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Islay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacGuire is trying to keep an underhook but Islay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
MacGuire punching from the bottom.
MacGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGuire.
MacGuire doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
MacGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGuire is striking from the bottom but Islay uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Islay throwing shots but MacGuire is blocking nicely.
MacGuire trying to control but Islay postures up.
Islay wants to pass the guard but MacGuire is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGuire is not content to let Islay control the position.
MacGuire is looking for a sweep. Islay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Islay working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGuire gets full guard.
MacGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Islay stops MacGuire from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacGuire is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
MacGuire is looking to improve his position.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Islay sits in half guard.
MacGuire punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Islay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGuire as he avoids it easily.
Sean MacGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Islay. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Islay there.
Islay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.#CL2#
Islay rushes MacGuire and presses him up against the cage.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islay wants to take the fight to the mat but MacGuire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGuire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Islay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
MacGuire tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing MacGuire back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islay can't get the takedown.
Islay blocking some punches.
MacGuire wants to take the fight to the mat but Islay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Islay wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
Islay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Islay has MacGuire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacGuire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sean MacGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
MacGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Islay's ribcage. Islay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
MacGuire digs a good hook to Islay's body.
#CL#
MacGuire closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Islay is trying to trip MacGuire. He has hold of a leg but MacGuire is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
MacGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islay is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGuire is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MacGuire trying to control but Islay is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Islay pushes MacGuire off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it.
Islay scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Islay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacGuire pulls Islay in to control the position.
MacGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Islay is keeping the position for now.
MacGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGuire throwing strikes from guard but Islay blocks nicely.
Islay trying to control the position here. #T2#
MacGuire postures up in Islay's guard and throws a big left but Islay blocks it.
MacGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Islay trying to keep a closed guard but MacGuire is proving a slippery customer.
MacGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacGuire working some strikes from top position.
MacGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Islay is keeping the position for now. #T3#
MacGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Islay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from MacGuire.
MacGuire is trying to hold Islay in close to prevent damage but Islay has managed to pass into half guard.
Islay is thwarting MacGuire's attempts to control the position.
Islay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
MacGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGuire is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGuire is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay trying to control from half guard but MacGuire is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay scores with a nice strike.
Islay throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and MacGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
MacGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Islay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Islay misses with an uppercut.
Islay throws a shot from downtown. MacGuire moves away and avoids it.
MacGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacGuire closes the distance but Islay moves to the side
and Islay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Islay throws a lazy right hand but MacGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGuire misses with a hook
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Islay throws a big shot that misses.
Islay connects with a body shot that sends MacGuire's belly button to the back.
Islay punishes MacGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
MacGuire defending well as Islay loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Islay misses.
MacGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Islay manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
MacGuire clinches up against the cage.
MacGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Islay is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islays head. #T2#
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
MacGuire rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire stops a takedown attempt from Islay.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
Islay blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Islay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islay tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
MacGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islay's efforts to push away.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
MacGuire has Islay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Islay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Islay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Islay manages to end up in side control.
MacGuire tries to bench press Islay off him but Islay keeps the position.
MacGuire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
MacGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGuire is working hard here to advance position.
MacGuire tries to lock up and control but Islay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Islay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish MacGuire?
MacGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Islay with good strikes from the mount here!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacGuire's face.
Islay dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay dominating with strikes here.
MacGuire can't escape the position.
Islay working MacGuire over with strikes here.
Islay lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Islay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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:
FCL 79 - Dux vs Darwin 3
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
MacGuire looks to clinch
and Fry counters with a stiff right hand.
MacGuire wants to clinch up but Fry keeps it at a distance.
Fry 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.
MacGuire wants to clinch but Fry slips to the side
and Fry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacGuire tries to clinch up.
Fry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Fry is having none of it. #CL#
MacGuire clinches.
Fry lands a body punch.
Fry tries to work over MacGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as MacGuire controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Fry.
Fry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fry digs a right hand underneath MacGuire's ribcage. MacGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fry lands with a short shot to the head.
Fry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Fry scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fry.
Fry scores with a hook to the body.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGuire's elbow.
Fry scores with a shoulder strike.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
Fry pushes MacGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fry.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fry.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fry tries to work over MacGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Fry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry.
Fry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry.
A short body shot lands from Fry as the two fighters clinch.
MacGuire is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Fry.
Fry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fry digs a right hand into MacGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGuire's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Fry.
#BC2#
Fry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Sean MacGuire has been cut.
A jab from MacGuire misses.
Fry is looking for the big counter here.
MacGuire wants to clinch.
Fry scores with a push kick.#T3#
MacGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fry to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Fry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacGuire tries to clinch #KD2#
and Fry counters with a crisp right hand that drops MacGuire! Fry lets MacGuire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#MacGuire is rocked!
MacGuire misses with a straight left.
MacGuire backing away here, and Fry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oh MacGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch.
MacGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fry presses MacGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fry misses with a punch to the body.
Fry lands a left hand.
Fry pushes MacGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fry lands a hook that snaps the head of MacGuire backwards.
Fry lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Fry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
MacGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fry swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGuire.
Fry cracks MacGuire with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Small Fry!
After winning the bout, Small Fry 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:
FCL 75 - Darwin vs Dux 2
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
MacGuire wants to clinch.
Fry throws a jab when MacGuire was well out of range.#CL#
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Fry manages to break the clinch.
Fry 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.
MacGuire is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Fry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacGuire is looking to clinch.
MacGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGuire tries to clinch there but Fry circles away.
Fry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fry throws a hook to the side of MacGuire's head but MacGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire lands with an overhand left.#T1#
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacGuire scores with a jab to the head.
MacGuire tries to clinch
and Fry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacGuire darts in trying to clinch
letting Fry counter with a right hand.
Sean MacGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGuire.
Fry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fry flicks out a counter leg kick but MacGuire steps away.
MacGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fry.#T2#
MacGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Fry circles away.
Fry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
MacGuire rushes Fry and presses him 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!
MacGuire keeps control of Fry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fry tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Fry back against the cage.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGuire's elbow. #T3#
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fry is leaning against MacGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fry swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry digs a right hand into MacGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGuire's gas tank.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fry.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fry misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fry.
Fry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fry lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Fry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Fry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fry lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Fry.
Fry pushes MacGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fry misses with a body punch.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
Fry tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Fry back against the cage.
MacGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as MacGuire controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fry.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
MacGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fry.
Fry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fry misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Fry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
MacGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fry misses with a straight right.
MacGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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.
MacGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacGuire tries to clinch up
and Fry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fry.
MacGuire misses with a looping right.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Fry is having none of it.
Fry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
MacGuire has closed the distance and engaged Fry in a clinch.
Fry blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as MacGuire controls the action.
Fry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fry scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fry.#BC2#
Fry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fry.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fry counters with a nice body shot.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Fry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fry swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGuire.#T2#
Fry ducks under a wild hook from MacGuire.
MacGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fry momentarily.
Fry keeps the fight on the outside.
Fry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fry. MacGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fry lands with a good body shot.
MacGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
MacGuire tries to clinch up but Fry circles away and keeps his distance.
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 is looking to clinch.
MacGuire connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fry there.#T3#
MacGuire blocks a jab.
MacGuire throws a hook but Fry avoids it easily.
Fry jabs at MacGuire's body.
MacGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacGuire scores with a jab. Fry acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Fry is rocked!
Fry gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! MacGuire gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fry is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, 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:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Engberg slips under a jab from MacGuire.
Engberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacGuire throws out a loose jab but Engberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engberg throws a jab when MacGuire was well out of range.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Engberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Engberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacGuire with a body shot.#CL#
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Engberg just leaning against MacGuire, taking a breather.
Engberg is pressed up against the cage. MacGuire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Engberg down to the mat. Engberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Engberg.
MacGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Engberg misses with a looping right.
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Engberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Engberg misses with the combination.
MacGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Engberg connects with a body shot.
MacGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engberg was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
MacGuire moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
MacGuire gets a clinch. #BC2#
Engberg manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engberg manages to avoid it.
Engberg slips under a jab from MacGuire.#CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Engberg takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Engberg breaks from the clinch.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Engberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Engberg.
Engberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Engberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Engberg.
MacGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Engberg controls his hands.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Engberg.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Engberg.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Engberg tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Engberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Engberg is trying to maintain a safe position but MacGuire gets an underhook and turns Engberg into the cage.
Engberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Engberg 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 Engberg can turn it around.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
#T3#
MacGuire tries to work over Engberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
Engberg prevents a body shot from MacGuire.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
Engberg digs a right hand underneath MacGuire's ribcage. MacGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Engberg is looking to control MacGuire's arms but MacGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Engberg has his back to the cage.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire keeps control of Engberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Engberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacGuire.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Engberg is trying to maintain a safe position but MacGuire gets an underhook and turns Engberg into the cage.
Engberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGuire's elbow.
MacGuire lands a body shot.
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
#T4##TD#
MacGuire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Engberg actively working from the bottom here.
MacGuire drops an elbow to the side of Engberg's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MacGuire drops an elbow to the side of Engberg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGuire is nestled in close to Engberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacGuire lands a nice short elbow.
MacGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Engberg keeping control of the position.
MacGuire scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Engberg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and MacGuire pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacGuire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire 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#
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Engberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGuire misses with a looping left.
Engberg lands with a straight right. MacGuire didn't see that one coming.#CL#
MacGuire forces Engberg back against the cage and clinches.
MacGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire is leaning against Engberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Engberg.
#BC2#
Engberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by MacGuire.
Engberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
MacGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Engberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Engberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage.
MacGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engberg can do to turn this around?
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
MacGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Engberg backwards.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Engberg.
Engberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Engberg.
MacGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Engberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Engberg.
Engberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGuire has Engberg pressed against the cage, preventing Engberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Engberg avoiding damage.
Engberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Engberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Engberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from MacGuire.
Engberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Engberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Engberg.
Engberg is trying to force a seperation but MacGuire has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by MacGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Engberg.
Engberg tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Engberg is trying to force a seperation but MacGuire has the dominant position.
Engberg slows down the pace here.
Engberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Engberg throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGuire.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire blocking some punches.
MacGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Engberg backwards.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Engberg backwards. #T3#
Engberg prevents a body shot from MacGuire.
MacGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
MacGuire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Engberg prevents it.
MacGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Engberg lands with a light punch inside.
Engberg working hard to break the clinch.
Engberg 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.
Engberg wants to break free but MacGuire has control.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Engberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Engberg.
Engberg trying to control the position but instead, MacGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Engberg into the cage.
MacGuire tries a body shot but Engberg blocks it.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Engberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Engberg is breathing heavily.
Engberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Engberg misses with the head strike.
Engberg slows down the pace here.
MacGuire lands a left hand.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Engberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engberg throws a hook but MacGuire blocks it.#CL#
MacGuire has Engberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Engberg stops a takedown attempt from MacGuire.
MacGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacGuire dodges the punch combination from Engberg.
Vidar Engberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Engberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Engberg misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch.
Engberg working aggressively here.
Engberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacGuire wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Engberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Engberg throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from MacGuire misses its intended target.
Engberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
MacGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
MacGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Engberg.
Engberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from MacGuire.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Engberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGuire looks to throw the jab but Engberg is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Engberg. That snapped MacGuire's head back.
Engberg walks into a left hand. #CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
Engberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Engberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Engberg works over MacGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Engberg misses. #CL#
MacGuire drives through and clinches with Engberg against the cage.
MacGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Engberg blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
MacGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Engberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sean MacGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacGuire tries to throw a body punch but Engberg avoids it by throwing MacGuire back against the cage.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engberg or not.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacGuire gets through Engberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Engberg takes a shot to the head.
MacGuire lands a right hand.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Engberg has had enough of the clinch but MacGuire keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacGuire.
Engberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Engberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vidar Engberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Engberg. That snapped MacGuire's head back.
Engberg throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Engberg misses.
MacGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGuire lands a jab to Engberg's midsection.
Engberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacGuire throws a shot from downtown. Engberg moves away and avoids it.#CL#
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Engberg.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
Engberg blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Engberg breaks the clinch.
#T4#
MacGuire tries to clinch but Engberg is having none of it.
MacGuire moves in looking to clinch but Engberg pushes him off.
MacGuire throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Engberg throws a looping overhand right but MacGuire ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
MacGuire moves into the clinch.
MacGuire wants a takedown.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engbergs head.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Engberg is looking to control MacGuire's arms but MacGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Engberg has his back to the cage.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Engberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Engberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
Engberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands a body shot.
Vidar Engberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Engberg backwards.
Good body shot from MacGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean MacGuire!
An out of breath Sean MacGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a three punch combo that has MacGuire backing up. MacGuire nods at Grant to acknowledge the strikes.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
Grant gets through MacGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire has been working on his balance at Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grant.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Grant blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
Grant tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Grant is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
MacGuire throws a big uppercut that drops Grant! More strikes from MacGuire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grant lies dazed against the cage as MacGuire celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 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:
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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