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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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