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Event:
NYF 111: Chaos vs Crusher II
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Burton scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burton scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Burton connects with a single shot there.
Burton misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Burton has been cut.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Burton.
McGuire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McGuire rushes Burton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Burton avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton is trying to break free.#BC2#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Burton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Burton should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Burton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Burton.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Burton.
#TD2#
Burton drives through with a takedown into McGuire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Burton trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR#
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but instead Burton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Burton wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Burton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Burton looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Burton is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
#SUB2#
Burton is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Daniel Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Burton and pushes him back against the cage.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is leaning against Burton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
#T1#
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burton just manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Burton.
Burton looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Burton counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Burton to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Burton finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burton.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.
Burton lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Burton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burton.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Burton takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T3#
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Burton.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burton.
Burton swinging wildly here.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Burton.
Burton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Burton pushes him off.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
McGuire misses the jab.#T4#
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Burton dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire cracks Burton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Burton.
Burton throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Burton's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton scores with a body shot.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Burton jumps back.#CL#
Burton tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Burton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire motions for Burton to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire sizes up Burton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Burton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Burton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire scores with a jab.#ROC#Burton is rocked!#T2#
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Burton.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
A nice side step and Burton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
McGuire pushes Burton up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton jumps guard but McGuire stands there with Burton around his waist. Burton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Burton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burton with a hook.
Burton digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Burton connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Burton swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Burton sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Burton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Burton throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
Burton throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Burton throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Burton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Daniel Burton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zander McGuire.
I think Burton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Alonso Franklin has been cut.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Franklin's body.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Franklin lands with a right hand.
Franklin throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Franklin.
Franklin throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire. #T1#
Franklin staying out of range there.
McGuire cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin connects with the punch.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franklin throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Franklin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire lands a nice hook to Franklin's body. Franklin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
A jab from Franklin misses.
Franklin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Jab from Franklin.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Franklin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A nice side step and Franklin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Franklin is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
Franklin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklin lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
Franklin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGuire reverses the position - he's now on top in Franklin's guard.
Franklin controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
Franklin working a defensive guard but McGuire manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franklin.
Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Franklin lands.
Franklin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Franklin's front leg but catches the back leg as Franklin tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Franklin lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Franklin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin stops McGuire from standing up.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard. #T2#
Franklin trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Franklin is working an open guard so McGuire takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Franklin throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alonso Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alonso Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Franklin misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Jab, jab by Franklin - just one landing.
Franklin connects with a jab.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Franklin avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
A cross from Franklin lands.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Franklin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
McGuire swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
It seemed like Franklin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.#T2#
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Franklin's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Franklin misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Franklin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Franklin misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franklin at a distance.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Franklin avoided it.
Franklin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Franklin takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Franklin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franklin scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franklin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Franklin misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Franklin manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Good work by Franklin as he checks the leg kick.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Franklin swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Franklin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Franklin.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Franklin misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Franklin moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Franklin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Franklin throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire makes his way to full guard, as Franklin worked for a kimura.
#T3#
Franklin advances to half guard.
Franklin moves into full mount! McGuire won't be happy about that!
Franklin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Franklin goes for an armbar but he's not got it� McGuire turns into him and now he's in Franklin's guard.
#SUB2#
Franklin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGuire uses it to pass to side control.
Alonso Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Franklin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGuire doesn't defend quickly enough and Franklin has managed to lock this one up! Can McGuire escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Franklin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alonso Franklin!
An out of breath Alonso Franklin 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:
NYF 105:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrone is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Garrone tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Garrone tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Garrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone misses with the combination.
#T1#
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Garrone wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a body shot. #T3#
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrone.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrone or not.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Garrone's ribcage. Garrone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garrone drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McGuire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garrone's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
A relieved looking Zander McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Daws counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Daws throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Daws breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Daws counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Daws misses.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Daws 's belly button to the back.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Daws darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
#T1#
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Daws prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daws up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire just leaning against Daws , taking a breather. #T2#
Daws works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Daws lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Daws .
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire pushes Daws back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daws is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here.
Daws lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daws or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Daws 's head.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#T4#
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Daws misses with some punches.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is working Daws over against the cage.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Daws tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Daws prevents a body shot from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daws throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
McGuire sends Daws crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Daws up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Daws is rocked!
McGuire flashes Daws a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Daws 's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Daws crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McGuire punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zander McGuire!
An out of breath Zander McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Santos throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Jab by Santos.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Santos blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire stalls.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from McGuire.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Santos pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#T4#
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire lands a body shot.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos misses with a body punch.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
Santos working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos letting McGuire take a breather here.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
McGuire cracks Santos with a nice body shot.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire stalls.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand.
#T2#
Santos being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
McGuire lands a big right hand that drops Santos! The killer instinct kicks in and McGuire finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Rico throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Rico ducks down to avoid it.
Rico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rico tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Rico tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.#T1#
McGuire throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rico takes one on the button.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook
#CL#
and Rico holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
Rico prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Rico tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rico landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico misses with a knee strike.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rico tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Rico rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards. #T3#
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Rico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Rico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rico looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire taking a breather.
Rico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Rico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rico looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire stalls.
Rico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A knee to the head by Rico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is leaning against Rico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Rico with a knee to the head.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rico moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.#KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rico sprawling to the canvas! Rico rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Rico tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
Rico is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rico tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire misses with a hook.
As McGuire tries to get set, Rico tries to push him back and clinch up but McGuire manages to avoid the attempt.
McGuire misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Rico tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T1#
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rico! McGuire lets Rico back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rico is rocked!
McGuire lands a body shot.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Rico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire misses the jab.
Rico seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico is looking to clinch. #T2#
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rico throws out the jab.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rico wants to clinch.#T3#
Rico tries to clinch up
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico blocks a jab.#T4#
Rico fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Rico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Rico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Rico is looking to clinch.
Rico slips under a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's time! Rico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Rico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rico throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Rico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rico closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
McGuire defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Rico saw that one coming.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Rico wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rico needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Rico wants to clinch.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Rico moved out of range.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Rico off the cage and back into range.
Rico moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire scores with a counter punch that sends Rico to the canvas! McGuire smells blood - he's punishing Rico with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rico has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonderoev manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Bonderoev avoids them all with ease.
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonderoev.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bonderoev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonderoev gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire leaves Bonderoev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
Bonderoev looks winded!
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonderoev circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonderoev.
Bonderoev goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
No luck for Bonderoev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Bonderoev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonderoev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Bonderoev.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bonderoev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonderoev off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonderoev staying out of range there.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Bonderoev. Bonderoev maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Bonderoev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Bonderoev's ribcage but misses.
Bonderoev slips a straight right by McGuire.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Bonderoev back into the cage.#T4#
Bonderoev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonderoev wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire prevents Bonderoev from breaking the clinch.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Bonderoev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bonderoev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonderoev wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bonderoev has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonderoev pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev is continuing to stall.
Bonderoev trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonderoev trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bonderoev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Bonderoev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonderoev off to one side.
Bonderoev ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bonderoev throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bonderoev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Bonderoev counters with a left to the body. #T2#
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Bonderoev is out of range.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bonderoev is breathing heavily.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonderoev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McGuire pushes Bonderoev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonderoev can do to turn this around?
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Bonderoev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonderoev.#T4#
McGuire jabs Bonderoev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonderoev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scores with a jab. Bonderoev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is pushing Bonderoev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonderoev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonderoev throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Bonderoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Bonderoev.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bonderoev moved out of range nicely.
McGuire jabs at Bonderoev's body.
Bonderoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a looping right.#T1#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonderoev.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bonderoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire cracks Bonderoev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonderoev misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Bonderoev avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonderoev! But no joy.
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
Bonderoev tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonderoev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
A left lands for McGuire.#T2#
Bonderoev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bonderoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonderoev slips under a jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Bonderoev moves out of range.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonderoev's head.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3##CL2#
Bonderoev clinches with his opponent.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonderoev is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bonderoev's head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonderoev.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to work over Bonderoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bonderoev avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bonderoev blocks it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocking some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Bjarne Bonderoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! |
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