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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Digital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digital comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F'Wit . McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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176 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Digital!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Digital lands with a light punch inside.
Digital misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Digital stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Digital's sensitive parts.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Digital lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Digital misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Digital tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGuire just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from McGuire.
Digital blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Digital's ribcage. Digital let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Digital makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire gets through Digital's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Digital is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Digital has his back to the cage.
Digital keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Digital blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Digital is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Digital.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Digital has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Digital backwards.
Digital working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Digital fails to land.
Digital misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Digital saw that one coming.
Digital blocks a leg kick.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Digital was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Digital lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Digital misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Digital blocks the body kick.
McGuire slips under a jab from Digital.
Digital digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Digital tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Digital tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Digital tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Digital.
McGuire tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
Digital struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Digital throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Digital and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Digital stalling the fight.
McGuire tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
Digital swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Digital doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Digital avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Digital is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Digital into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.
Digital working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Digital's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Digital misses with some punches.
Digital avoids a wild elbow strike from McGuire.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Digital misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digital doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Digital is trying to stall.
Digital blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Digital takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Digital tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Digital takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Digital moves away and avoids it.
McGuire swings for the body but Digital moves out of range.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Digital moved out of range.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Digital connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Digital uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Digital rather than just go for the knockout.
Digital looks to clinch
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
Digital is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Digital is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Digital struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Digital avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Digital scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Digital.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Digital is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Digital doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Digital as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Digital stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Digital.
McGuire tries to work over Digital's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Digital lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Digital misses with a short punch on the inside.
Digital looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Digital creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Digital is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Digital is controlling him.
Digital scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Digital lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
Digital trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Digital into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Digital backwards.
Digital tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Digital throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire cracks Digital with a nice body shot.
Digital works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Digital trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Digital.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Digital.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Digital lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Digital avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Digital fails to land.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Digital backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digital is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Digital manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGuire tries to work over Digital's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire thumps Digital with a low kick.
McGuire takes a swing at Digital's ribcage but misses.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Digital takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Digital uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Digital moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a low kick but Digital moves out of range easily.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Digital clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Digital lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Digital misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Digital.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Digital controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Digital.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Digital tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Digital struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Digital blocks with his arms.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Digital.
Digital lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Digital swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Digital looking to slow down the pace here.
Digital tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Digital back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Digital as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Digital.
Digital trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Digital blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Digital takes a shot to the head.
Digital blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Digital is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Digital has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Digital has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Digital tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
Digital fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digital tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Digital back against the cage.
Digital prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Digital.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Digital misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Digital fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Digital wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuire throws a jab when Digital was well out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Digital's front leg but catches the back leg as Digital tries to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Digital checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Digital wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Digital takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Digital stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Digital's sensitive parts.
Digital fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Digital fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire feints and then cracks Digital's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Digital down.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Digital smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Digital motions for McGuire to come forward. Digital throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook. Digital ducked under it nicely.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Digital is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Digital throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Digital there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Digital checks a low kick from McGuire.
Digital is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Digital blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Digital doesn't seem bothered though.
Digital throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Digital scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Digital throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Digital misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Digital moves away and avoids it.
Digital fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Digital, right into the meat.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Digital counters by moving into the clinch.
Digital throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Digital stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Digital blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire presses Digital against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Digital fails to land.
Digital lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Digital.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Digital.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Digital working aggressively here.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Digital gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Digital swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Digital tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Digital backwards.
Digital manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digital controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Digital tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Digital is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Digital lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Digital's elbow.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Digital misses with a body punch.
Digital is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries a body shot but Digital blocks it.
Digital presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Digital controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Digital.
A head punch on the inside from Digital fails to land.
Digital tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Digital back against the cage.
Digital goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Digital stalls.
Digital fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Digital.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a head kick but Digital moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Digital stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
Digital throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Digital avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Digital goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Digital struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Digital tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire works on Digital's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Digital backwards.
Bobby Digital has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Digital misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Digital digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Digital is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
Digital can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Digital misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Digital misses with a body punch.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to control Digital's arms but Digital gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire drives through and clinches with Digital against the cage.
Digital can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Digital tries to pull guard but McGuire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Digital is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Digital prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire is working Digital over against the cage.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Digital's head.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! Zander McGuire retains his welterweight title!
Zander McGuire gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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