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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Le Franc looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc looks to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Franc, which made it look bad.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Le Franc darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc is working McGuire over against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Le Franc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Franc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Franc jabs at McGuire's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Le Franc gets a clinch.
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.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Franc pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.#TD#
McGuire jumps guard.
#SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Le Franc has passed into half guard!
Le Franc wants to stand up but McGuire has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Le Franc prevents McGuire from improving his position.#T3#
McGuire wants to control but Le Franc passes into side.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Franc wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his arm.
Le Franc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Le Franc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Franc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
McGuire fails with the takedown.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Le Franc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Franc.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Le Franc.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Le Franc digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.#CL2#
Le Franc forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
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 head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Le Franc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch successfully.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Le Franc lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Franc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Le Franc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Le Franc tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into Le Franc's guard.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Franc has wrist control.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire works over Le Franc with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Franc wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
Le Franc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Franc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Franc throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc lands a jab to the head.
Le Franc tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Franc as he jumps to the side.
Le Franc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Franc tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Le Franc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Le Franc fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
McGuire slips a straight right by Le Franc.#CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Le Franc has the dominant position.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le Franc tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Le Franc pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
#T2##BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
Le Franc moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire tries to move into range but Le Franc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Franc closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Le Franc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Franc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Le Franc clinches with his opponent.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Franc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Le Franc.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
#BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.#T4#
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Le Franc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Le Franc avoided it.
McGuire thows a body kick. Le Franc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Le Franc has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Le Franc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Franc 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Reed throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Reed keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.#T1#
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Reed throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
A big left from Reed misses. #T2##CL#
McGuire forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
McGuire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire prevents Reed from standing back up.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed is trying to stand up here but McGuire is controlling him well. #T3#
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Reed tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire working over Reed with some ground and pound. Reed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Reed tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed trying to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
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#
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.#TD#
McGuire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed pulls McGuire in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Reed throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed throws a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Reed tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
McGuire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed has one of McGuire's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Reed tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
Reed struggling a bit here.
McGuire cracks Reed with a big right hand but Reed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
McGuire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed trying to control the position.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reed is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture.
McGuire postures up.
#T3#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed lands with a cross.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Nice body kick from McGuire.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed slips a straight right by McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
McGuire moves out of range as Reed strikes.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 268
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire staying out of range there.#TD#
McGuire looking to score a takedown here. Yarborough is defending well but McGuire drives through and ends up in Yarborough's guard.
McGuire stops Yarborough from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yarborough is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Yarborough manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yarborough.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarborough.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Yarborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Yarborough controls the action.
#BC2#
Yarborough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yarborough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire checks a low kick from Yarborough.#T2#
McGuire feints and then cracks Yarborough's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yarborough down. #TD#
McGuire shoots in and bounces Yarborough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Yarborough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yarborough is wriggling around but McGuire manages to pass to half guard.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Yarborough pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.#T3#
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire with a jab.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGuire moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Yarborough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for McGuire with that takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Yarborough knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire slips under a jab from Yarborough.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough just manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
McGuire is looking to counter the offense by Yarborough and move into the clinch.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yarborough is able to avoid easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarborough.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough misses with a wild body shot.
Yarborough throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target. #CL#
Yarborough tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yarborough's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Yarborough misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yarborough cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Yarborough takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yarborough!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarborough takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
Yarborough motions for McGuire to come forward. Yarborough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Yarborough scores with a nice head shot.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Yarborough throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Yarborough lands a lovely overhand right.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yarborough misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yarborough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Yarborough saw that one coming.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough misses with a wild combination.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Yarborough defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Yarborough connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yarborough swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarborough lands a jab.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
McGuire blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough throws out a powerful jab.
Yarborough misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire scores with a hook.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Yarborough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Jab by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Yarborough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Yarborough connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarborough scores with a nice strike.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Yarborough lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Yarborough takes one to the side of the head.
Yarborough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire slips a jab from Yarborough.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Yarborough bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range. #TD#
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGuire prevents Yarborough from standing back up.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yarborough keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire prevents Yarborough from standing back up.
McGuire drops an elbow to the side of Yarborough's head.
Yarborough looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yarborough clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yarborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Yarborough scores with a nice right hand.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Yarborough.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Yarborough slips the punch.
A punch combination from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Yarborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yarborough does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yarborough lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Yarborough.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yarborough misses with a series of wild punches.
Yarborough slips under a jab.#T1#
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Yarborough only half commits.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Yarborough tries to get set, McGuire tries to push him back and clinch up but Yarborough manages to avoid the attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
McGuire tests Yarborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Yarborough slips the punch.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Yarborough moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Yarborough swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Yarborough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yarborough walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
A punch lands to the side of Yarborough 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yarborough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yarborough avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Yarborough stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yarborough sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Yarborough tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire lands a front kick.
Yarborough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yarborough.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yarborough lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Yarborough tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yarborough bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Yarborough saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Yarborough. Beautiful body shot.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yarborough lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses.
As Yarborough backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yarborough.
Yarborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yarborough pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
Yarborough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yarborough is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Yarborough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yarborough winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
During a confident post fight interview, James Yarborough thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire dives in for a single leg takedown but Spratt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Spratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Spratt.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Spratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spratt tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt feints a counter leg kick.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Spratt dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Spratt down.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Spratt 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.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spratt scores with a decent looking hook.
Spratt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Spratt misses with a wild combination.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Spratt throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Spratt back into the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Spratt.
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.#T2#
McGuire tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Spratt, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spratt scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Spratt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Spratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack Spratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spratt throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Spratt's head back.
McGuire lunges at Spratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spratt's hand.
Spratt scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. McGuire catches Spratt right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Spratt scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Spratt had a free shot at his head there.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Spratt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Spratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spratt takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Spratt tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire back to the cage. Spratt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Spratt.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Spratt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spratt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spratt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire slips a jab from Spratt.
Spratt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Spratt throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #CL#
McGuire rushes Spratt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spratt prevents a body shot from McGuire. #BC2#
Spratt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt lands a head shot.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
McGuire lands with a good body shot.#TD#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spratt to the ground. McGuire is now in Spratt's guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Spratt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spratt wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spratt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire prevents Spratt from standing back up.
Spratt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Spratt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Spratt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire working over Spratt with some ground and pound. Spratt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spratt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spratt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
Spratt gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Spratt is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Spratt is looking to stand up but McGuire isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spratt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Spratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spratt is holding on to half guard well.
McGuire prevents Spratt from improving his position.
Spratt is trying to stand up here but McGuire is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Spratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Donk. Spratt catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
Spratt missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Spratt blocks it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Spratt avoided it.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Spratt checks it.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spratt.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Spratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Spratt.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spratt.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Spratt's side.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
enabling Spratt to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Spratt - just one landing.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Spratt counters with a body kick.
Donk. McGuire catches Spratt right on the button with a cross.#TD#
McGuire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spratt!
Spratt sneaks out the side door and pushes McGuire away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spratt throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Spratt misses with a body punch.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Spratt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Spratt is trying to stall.
Spratt blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Spratt working aggressively here.
Spratt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Spratt back against the cage.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
#BC2#
Spratt manages to break the clinch.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire wants to clinch.#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #TD#
McGuire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spratt uses from the top position.
Spratt tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spratt wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spratt has passed into half guard!
Spratt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Spratt.
I think Spratt 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
A relieved looking Jack Spratt 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
Karter misses the jab.
McGuire lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
A jab lands there for Karter.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
McGuire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karter's guard.#T1#
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGuire postures up in Karter's guard and throws a big left but Karter blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
McGuire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karter on his heels. He'll look to pass Karter's guard now, I'm sure.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Karter keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely. #T3#
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire won't allow Karter to sweep him here.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
McGuire working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter controlling the position for now.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard. #T1#
Karter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Karter defends it. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as McGuire sits in half guard.
Landon McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karter moves into full guard.
McGuire distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire jabs at Karter's body.
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Karter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGuire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karter throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire slips a jab from Karter.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
Karter defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Karter down.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Karter counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter slips a jab from McGuire.
Karter throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Karter's front leg but catches the back leg as Karter tries to avoid it.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire motions for Karter to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.#T1#
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karter, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter. #TD2#
McGuire manages to pull guard.
Karter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
McGuire throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karter escapes and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
#T3#
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Karter defends the submission attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
McGuire trying to control from Karter's half guard. Karter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGuire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karter's guard.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if McGuire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Red Jesus Karter had this to say: 'Go fuck yourselves '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 253
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Yarborough lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Yarborough misses.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough is wise to it.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Yarborough is avoiding it.
McGuire defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
Yarborough lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yarborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yarborough scores with a leg kick.
Yarborough has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yarborough counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yarborough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yarborough is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yarborough throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarborough was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarborough.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yarborough scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire looks to land a combination but Yarborough avoids it well.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Yarborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
Yarborough is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Yarborough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yarborough is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
McGuire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet.
Yarborough is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGuire connects with a decent elbow.
McGuire working the ground and pound but Yarborough is defending the strikes.
McGuire tries to score with some ground and pound. Yarborough controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yarborough wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yarborough has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yarborough tries to escape but McGuire is in control. #T4#
The strikes coming from McGuire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuire is controlling him well.
Yarborough seems a little lost for a moment, as McGuire dominates the positioning.
Yarborough is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yarborough defending against the ground and pound.
Yarborough is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yarborough keeps working.
Yarborough wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yarborough taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yarborough tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it. #CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yarborough connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yarborough.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Yarborough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough 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 scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarborough with a body shot.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Yarborough wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Yarborough chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yarborough bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Yarborough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Yarborough pushes him away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
McGuire defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yarborough's sensitive parts.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Yarborough saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yarborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yarborough lands a jab.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Yarborough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
#T2#
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow McGuire down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire tests Yarborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Yarborough off the cage and back into range.
Yarborough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Yarborough throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yarborough avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Yarborough is looking to counter punch.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Yarborough moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Yarborough swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
McGuire tries a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Yarborough jumps back.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Yarborough slips the punch.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range. #T4#
Yarborough lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
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!
Jab by Yarborough.
McGuire tries to work over Yarborough's front leg with a kick but Yarborough checks it.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Yarborough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
#BC#
Yarborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yarborough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yarborough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Yarborough gets a clinch. #BC#
Yarborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yarborough throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Yarborough throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Yarborough both land. Nice combination.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Yarborough shows good takedown defense.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire feints and then cracks Yarborough's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yarborough down. #CL#
Yarborough has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Yarborough.
McGuire tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yarborough misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to work over Yarborough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire trying to stall but Yarborough improves his position.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Yarborough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough pushes McGuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Yarborough bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
McGuire slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Yarborough coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yarborough lands a nice shot to the body.
Yarborough tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarborough at a distance.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Yarborough misses with a wild body shot.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Yarborough moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough. #CL#
Yarborough closes the distance and clinches.
Yarborough scores with a hook to the body.
Yarborough tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Yarborough lands with a short shot to the head.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
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!
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire punishes Yarborough's body with a nice straight punch.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yarborough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire scores with a push 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 James Yarborough.
I think Yarborough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 248
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barkley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley blocks a body shot from McGuire.
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.
McGuire is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Barkley tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
#T1#
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
A short left from Barkley.
McGuire stalls.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Barkley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
McGuire throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barkley.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire with a poor takedown
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Barkley takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
Barkley thows a body kick. McGuire tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barkley tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Barkley only half commits. #T4#
Barkley dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Barkley counters with a body kick.
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkley, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
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 Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon 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.#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire. #CL#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nick Barkley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Barkley prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Barkley gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Barkley scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD2#
Barkley cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barkley finish him?
#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McGuire right on the button. McGuire goes down! Barkley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barkley gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions blocks a jab.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
A head kick misses from Legions.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire thumps Legions with a low kick.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.#T1#
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire prevents Legions from breaking the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legions misses with some punches.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #T2##BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Legions clinches. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Legions tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Legions.#TD#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Legions to the ground. McGuire is now in Legions's guard.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Legions utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legions keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions being controlled here, momentarily.
Legions is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legions works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
McGuire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Legions's guard.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Legions controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself. #SUB#
McGuire has gone for a leg lock! Legions slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuire's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Legions is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legions is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McGuire is trying to keep Legions in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips a straight right by Legions.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legions as he avoids it easily.
Legions moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Legions scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Legions walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legions scores with a head kick. McGuire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Legions's head.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McGuire forces Legions back against the cage and clinches.
Legions looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from McGuire misses.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
McGuire forces Legions back against the cage and clinches.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Legions cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions lands a head kick!
#T1#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Legions gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Legions has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Legions breaks from the clinch.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Legions wants to clinch.
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legions throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Legions misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Legions.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Legions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Legions is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.#SUB#
McGuire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
McGuire swings around for an armbar but Legions sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGuire's guard.
Legions looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Legions defends easily.
#T4#
Legions content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Legions wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
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 Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 234
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
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 looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nickel with a jab.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Nickel 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 throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Nickel jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
McGuire forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is working Nickel over against the cage.
Nickel wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Nickel as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Nickel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nickel moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
And Nickel counters with a quick kick to the body but McGuire blocks it.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire lands a head kick. Nickel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickel tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Nickel.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Nickel avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Nickel misses.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch position.
Nickel swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel checks a low kick from McGuire.#T4#
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Nickel misses with a hook.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Nickel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
McGuire shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickel sprawls well. He's pushed McGuire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nickel clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire slips a straight right by Nickel.
McGuire swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel works the jab nicely.
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Nickel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel misses the jab.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickel is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Nickel circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel slips under a jab from McGuire.#T4#
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As McGuire backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a right hand that Nickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickel also avoids with ease.
Nickel avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Nickel lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Nickel lands.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickel throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Nickel moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Nickel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Nickel misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Nickel misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Nickel misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Nickel misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Nickel.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Nickel.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
An out of breath Chip Nickel 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Hopkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from McGuire.
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.#T1#
McGuire lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
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 a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuire, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
Hopkins catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target. #T4#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins checks a low kick from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
McGuire shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits. #CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
McGuire keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Landon McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
McGuire jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. #T3#
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
McGuire feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopkins. McGuire shrugs it off though.
Hopkins motions for McGuire to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Good shot there by McGuire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins slips a straight right by McGuire.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.#T3#
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire checks a low kick from Hopkins.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by McGuire.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Donk. Hopkins catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gulf.
McGuire misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Gulf counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Gulf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!
Gulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gulf scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Gulf checks it.
Gulf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf scores with a nice strike.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gulf's head.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Gulf has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gulf.
Gulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Gulf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gulf lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Gulf moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire digs a good hook to Gulf's body.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Gulf down.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Gulf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Gulf counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from McGuire misses.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Gulf avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for McGuire with that takedown attempt.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
McGuire misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Gulf improves position.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Gulf.
Gulf misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gulf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gulf is keeping busy.#T4##BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf takes one on the button.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Gulf.
Gulf throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gulf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gulf missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gulf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch but Gulf is having none of it.
A head kick by McGuire misses #KD#
and Gulf counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Gulf thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!
Gulf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Gulf shakes it off.
Gulf scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gulf counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gulf doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf avoids the body shot from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
McGuire slips a jab from Gulf.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Gulf shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Gulf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a low kick but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf blocks a leg kick.
Gulf checks the leg kick.
Gulf misses with a few strikes there.
Gulf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulf doesn't seem bothered though.
Gulf scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gulf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gulf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gulf circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire closes the distance but Gulf moves to the side
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gulf. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gulf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gulf throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Gulf misses with an uppercut.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Gulf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Gulf moves away
and Gulf counters with a head kick.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire shoots and misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Gulf throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
A quick step to the side and Gulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf misses with a looping right.
Gulf swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Gulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Gulf looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Gulf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.#T2#
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Gulf throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gulf with a nice cross.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Gulf didn't see that one coming.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.#T3#
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Gulf moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.#KD#
Gulf lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Gulf takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Gulf sprawls well.
Gulf tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Gulf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gulf checks it well.
Gulf takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Gulf avoids nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gulf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As McGuire backs away, Gulf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gulf throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gulf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Gulf misses.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Gulf.
Gulf misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Gulf.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon McGuire.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
An out of breath Landon 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 216
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
King scores with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from McGuire misses.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King is posturing up here but McGuire has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon McGuire!
A very excited looking Landon McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Zambrano staying out of range there.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Zambrano moves his leg out of the way.
Zambrano throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Zambrano walks into a jab.
Zambrano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zambrano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zambrano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Zambrano circles away and keeps his distance.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zambrano.#CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zambrano works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from McGuire. #T1#
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Zambrano.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Zambrano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zambrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Zambrano's legs - danger averted.
Zambrano has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire trying to control but Zambrano is working from the bottom. #T2#
Zambrano wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
Zambrano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zambrano keeps working.
Zambrano is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
McGuire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep.#T3#
McGuire looks up at the clock and then as Zambrano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGuire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGuire is putting a hurting on Zambrano here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGuire wants to control but Zambrano is keeping him busy.
McGuire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zambrano struggling a bit here.
McGuire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zambrano is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Zambrano tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position. #T4#
McGuire wants to control but Zambrano is keeping him busy.
Zambrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire landing strikes.
McGuire lands an elbow.
Zambrano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGuire wants to advance to full mount but Zambrano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Zambrano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGuire should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zambrano has tightened it up now! McGuire should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin Zambrano!
Darwin Zambrano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
McGuire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Bizihwaile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizihwaile blocks the leg kick.
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a low kick.#T3#
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire keeps Bizihwaile at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile letting McGuire take a breather here.
Bizihwaile tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire wants to slow Bizihwaile down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaile should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizihwaile. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaile lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Bizihwaile moved away.
Bizihwaile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by McGuire.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaile checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Landon McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bizihwaile tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Bizihwaile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Bizihwaile circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile walks into a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
It looks like McGuire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bizihwaile lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaile blocks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile circles away.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a leg kick.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire misses with a body kick. #CL#
Bizihwaile tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Bizihwaile improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Bizihwaile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaile.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
McGuire takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands.
Bizihwaile misses with the head strike.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizihwaile walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile 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.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely. #TD#
McGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bizihwaile is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bizihwaile pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Bizihwaile is controlling McGuire's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bizihwaile keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
McGuire trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bizihwaile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Bizihwaile swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bizihwaile manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bizihwaile is predictable there
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Bizihwaile sprawls well.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Bizihwaile.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
A victorious Landon McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Penkosip Bizihwaile was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to rethink my career.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Reed throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
Reed throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 misses the jab.#TD2#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reed to the ground. McGuire is now in Reed's guard.
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!
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed seems keen to control McGuire's posture.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed continues to stall.
McGuire cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Reed has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Reed has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reed misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Reed keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
Reed cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Reed.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch.#T4#
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
Reed jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Reed looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Reed.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Reed tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed misses with a head kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
#T1#
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Reed scores with a four punch combination!
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed misses with a looping left.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
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!
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from McGuire misses. #T2#
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Reed thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Donk. Reed catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. #TD2#
McGuire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed trying to control but McGuire postures up.
Reed is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire is continuing to stall.#T4#
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
McGuire prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
McGuire distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Reed wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire blocking some punches.
#T1#
McGuire digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire is looking to control Reed's arms but Reed gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
McGuire wants to take the fight to the mat but Reed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
McGuire motions for Reed to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
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!
Reed throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire slips under a jab.#T3#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Reed tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Reed checks a low kick from McGuire.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Reed moved away.
McGuire digs a good hook to Reed's body.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
McGuire tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by McGuire. #CL#
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garcia throws an elbow but misses.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Garcia lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
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!
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.#TD2#
McGuire wants the takedown. Garcia is fighting it off but McGuire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garcia's guard against the cage.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia postures up.
#T2#
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
McGuire has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing that Garcia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcia wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #T3#
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McGuire won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Garcia!#REVR#
Garcia trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
McGuire rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Garcia blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
McGuire gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
McGuire is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia has a hand on McGuire's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McGuire takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McGuire landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGuire unloading with bombs!
McGuire lands with some strikes.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
McGuire lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Garcia tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia wants to hit a sweep here but McGuire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garcia there! #T3#
McGuire in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McGuire jumps into side control!
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
McGuire cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGuire is working Garcia over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGuire wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #T4#
Garcia is letting McGuire control him for a moment.
McGuire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garcia is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGuire wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Garcia forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses.
McGuire tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garcia throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards. #TD#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
McGuire wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to McGuire's brow.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia postures up.
McGuire can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount!
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks McGuire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGuire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
McGuire is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.#TD2#
McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! McGuire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
McGuire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diaz tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
McGuire trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McGuire is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McGuire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
McGuire trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Diaz wants to control but McGuire postures up.
A control attempt from Diaz but he's now mounted!
BOOM! McGuire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGuire unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
McGuire avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding McGuire's attempts to control the action.
McGuire is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
McGuire prevents Diaz from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control for a moment but McGuire uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
McGuire wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to stall here but McGuire recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McGuire working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz is controlling McGuire's posture.#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGuire working away.#T3#
McGuire controls the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
McGuire remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diaz dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
McGuire gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. McGuire manages to retain guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is trying to keep Diaz in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Diaz feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Diaz wants to control but McGuire passes into side.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
McGuire throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
McGuire is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGuire connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
McGuire is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in McGuire's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
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 Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frank Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stanley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanley blocks the leg kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Stanley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Stanley throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanley is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Stanley circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Stanley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Stanley throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanley.
Stanley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley 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 scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire digs a good hook to Stanley's body.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Stanley.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire with a jab.
Stanley scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Stanley's head back.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stanley.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stanley.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Roger Michael Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanley.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Stanley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley 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 misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#T3#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Stanley.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Stanley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanley connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
Stanley scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
McGuire has Stanley up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Stanley lands a body punch.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Stanley blocks it.
#TD#
McGuire gets control of Stanley's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Stanley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
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 Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landon McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Stanley stuffs the takedown.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley scores with a head kick.
#TD#
McGuire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire with the ground and pound but Stanley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGuire passes Stanley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stanley is positioning himself well to prevent McGuire advancing to mount.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McGuire seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Stanley has recovered full guard.
McGuire won't allow Stanley to get back to his feet.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stanley wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Just a bunch of gays inform us that Stanley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanley is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley with the inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Stanley lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Stanley jumps back.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanley throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Stanley.
Stanley with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Stanley shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Stanley feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanley but Stanley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stanley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanley, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire backing away here, and Stanley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Stanley coming out on top.
Stanley lands with an overhand left.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanley checks it well.
Stanley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
As Stanley tries to get set, McGuire tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanley manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Stanley connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Stanley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanley as he connects with a hook.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Michael Stanley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stanley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Stanley saw that one coming.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Stanley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanley.
McGuire tries to work over Stanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Stanley's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanley.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Stanley lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Stanley pressed against the cage, preventing Stanley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanley misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to control Stanley's arms but Stanley gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to work over Stanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire gets through Stanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Stanley.
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.
McGuire gets through Stanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Stanley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stanley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Stanley.
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range. #T3#
Stanley misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanley just manages to avoid it.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Stanley.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
Stanley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire checks the leg kick.#T4#
McGuire blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Stanley motions for McGuire to come forward. Stanley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
Stanley cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanley as he connects with a hook.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Stanley didn't expect that.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Michael Stanley.
I think Stanley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watkins moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Watkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watkins moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.#T1#
Watkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watkins misses with a hook.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
Watkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Watkins moves out of range.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire tries to clinch but Watkins moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watkins tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire has picked Watkins up - he's going for a ride! McGuire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGuire works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Watkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Watkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watkins is looking to escape.
Watkins wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
Watkins regains half guard.#SUB2#
McGuire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watkins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landon McGuire!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 146
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
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 takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Bob.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from McGuire.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Bob throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Bob stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Bob with a jab.
Bob looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Bob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Bob lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Bob.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Bob connects with the punch.
Bob misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bob did well to prevent McGuire getting side control.
Bob wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
#T2#
Bob manages to get to full guard.
Bob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob passes into half guard. #T3#
Bob is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGuire manages to get to full guard.
Bob not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bob wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Bob controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bob can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
McGuire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bob controls the pace.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Silent Bob will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bob looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bob tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bob is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
It looks like Bob has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Bob blocks the low kick.
Bob thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bob dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Bob.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Bob misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Silent Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Bob as McGuire shoots in.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bob lands a jab.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bob blocks the leg kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.#T2#
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bob.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire slips under a jab.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
McGuire tries to work over Bob's front leg with a kick but Bob checks it.
Bob throws a leg kick that misses.
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Bob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bob.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Bob steps away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bob lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob lands with an overhand left.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Bob throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Bob checks a low kick from McGuire.
Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Bob slips under a jab from McGuire.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire walks into a jab.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Bob misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Bob tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bob.
McGuire throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Bob throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bob throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Bob misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Bob, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Bob avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Bob is wise to it.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it. #TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bob did well to prevent McGuire getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire trying to pass the guard but Bob defending well.
Bob controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bob is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted?
Landon McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire works his way into full mount!
McGuire controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bob is trying to escape the mount.
McGuire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGuire avoids the attempt from Bob to control.
McGuire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bob is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bob is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bob looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Bob is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.
Bob taking shots to the head.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
McGuire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bob is on top in guard.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bob wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bob has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
A very excited looking Silent Bob made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 140
Date: Apr 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Matsuda closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
#CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Matsuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsuda.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.#T1#
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda lands a jab to the head.
Matsuda lands a head shot.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Matsuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuda, as that shot connected.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Matsuda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Matsuda 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.#T3#
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
McGuire is in close to Matsuda's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Matsuda blocks nicely.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Matsuda.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.#SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.#SUB#
Matsuda 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.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsuda's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Matsuda successfully pulls guard.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire. #SUB#
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Matsuda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuda is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Matsuda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsuda looking to control.
#SUB#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsuda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Matsuda's legs - danger averted.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGuire trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Matsuda's brow.
Matsuda is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard. #T3#
McGuire postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matsuda cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Matsuda, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Matsuda against the cage but Matsuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuire throws a series of strikes that have Matsuda backpedaling.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuda checks the leg kick.#TD#
Matsuda feints and as McGuire raises his hands in defense, Matsuda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #T4#
Matsuda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a low kick but Matsuda avoids it.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuda jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.#TD#
McGuire tries to sprawl but Matsuda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matsuda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Matsuda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsuda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Matsuda is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through McGuire's hands, connecting with McGuire's forehead.
Matsuda works his way into side control.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through McGuire's hands, connecting with McGuire's forehead.
Matsuda throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
McGuire has his hands clasped together around Matsuda's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 133
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As McGuire backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barkley lands the left hand.#KD2#
McGuire lands a high kick to the side of Barkley's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGuire dives into guard, looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire is looking to slow Barkley down with leg kicks. #T2#
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Barkley swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
A jab from Barkley finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. McGuire catches Barkley right on the button with a cross.
Barkley throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.#T3#
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Barkley misses.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire thows a body kick. Barkley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barkley is breathing heavily.#T4#
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. #TD2#
McGuire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barkley was covering up waiting for the punch and McGuire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire postures up in Barkley's guard and throws a big left but Barkley blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Barkley.#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barkley quickly recovers to half guard.
McGuire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barkley is trying to stand up here but McGuire is controlling him well.
Barkley is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barkley is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
McGuire has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barkley defend it? McGuire steps over the head and cranks it - Barkley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon McGuire!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 126
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Alaoui.#CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alaouis head.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaoui or not.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alaoui.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
Alaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alaoui.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Alaoui lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alaoui can't break the clinch.
Alaoui taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaoui misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alaoui seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alaoui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alaoui misses with the head strike.
McGuire pushes Alaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Alaoui is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Alaoui into the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Alaoui.
Alaoui blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Alaoui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire has Alaoui pressed against the cage, preventing Alaoui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alaoui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
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!
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Alaoui tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Alaoui is breathing heavily.
Alaoui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Alaoui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alaoui's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alaoui.
Alaoui stalling against the cage.
#T3#
McGuire digs a right hand into Alaoui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alaoui's gas tank.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from Alaoui fails to land.
Alaoui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alaoui misses with some punches.
McGuire gets through Alaoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Alaoui is rocked!#TD2#
McGuire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alaoui is trying to keep an underhook but McGuire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Oh Alaoui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire controlling the action here.
Alaoui seems to have got his legs back now.
Alaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Alaoui holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire wants to take a breather but Alaoui is having none of it. #SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaoui tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alaoui has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Alaoui makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alaoui throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McGuire forces Alaoui back against the cage and clinches.
Alaoui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alaoui lands with a left to the head.
Alaoui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alaoui lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire stalling.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alaoui backwards.
Alaoui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire pushes Alaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Alaoui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Alaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alaoui is trying to stall.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alaoui throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alaoui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alaoui tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
McGuire works on Alaoui's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Alaoui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Alaoui avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire cracks Alaoui with a nice body shot.
Alaoui is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alaoui has his back to the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alaoui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alaoui scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire tries a body shot but Alaoui blocks it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire pushes Alaoui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short right from McGuire.
Alaoui takes a shot to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Alaoui controls the action.
A short left from Alaoui.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Alaoui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alaoui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alaoui on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire thumps Alaoui with a low kick.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Alaoui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#T4#
Alaoui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Alaoui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alaoui tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaoui tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Alaoui'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.
Alaoui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Alaoui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire takes a swing at Alaoui's ribcage but misses.
It appears Alaoui was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
McGuire feints and as Alaoui raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuire won't allow Alaoui to sweep him here.
Alaoui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alaoui keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is fighting to break Alaoui's control of his arms but Alaoui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Alaoui is out of range.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from Alaoui as McGuire shoots in.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
Youssef Alaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaoui.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Alaoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Landon McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaoui avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Alaoui seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McGuire shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alaoui is backing up but McGuire catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alaoui covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McGuire Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon McGuire!
Landon 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Patterson avoided it.
Patterson lands a jab.
Patterson lands a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patterson - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patterson. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Patterson drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
McGuire presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Patterson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Patterson.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson lands a right hand.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Patterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Patterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Patterson jumps guard and drags McGuire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Patterson is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture. #T2#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Patterson is still trying to improve position.
Patterson controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Patterson keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.#T3#
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Patterson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Patterson gets a clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #TD2#
Patterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.#T4#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Patterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patterson checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to stall but Patterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
McGuire drags the fight down to the ground.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire wants to hit a sweep here but Patterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Patterson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuire hang on?
Patterson with the ground and pound from mount.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Patterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGuire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Patterson working the ground and pound effectively.
Patterson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
McGuire controls the position.
Patterson with shots to the head and body - McGuire looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Patterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire is squirming around, avoiding Patterson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Patterson working McGuire over with strikes here.
Patterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Patterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Patterson prevents McGuire from improving his position.#SUB2#
Patterson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McGuire could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Patterson has cracked it and McGuire is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Patterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Marka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Marka jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Marka throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire slips a jab from Marka.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Marka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire jabs Marka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marka cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McGuire defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Marka keeps it at a distance.
Marka looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Marka moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Marka misses its target.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marka.
A telegraphed right hand from Marka misses the target.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jab from Marka.
Marka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Marka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range. #T2#
Marka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marka rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marka.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Marka missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Marka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marka down.
Marka keeps the fight on the outside.
Marka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Marka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Marka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Marka circles away.
Marka swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Marka scores with a body shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Marka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marka misses with a straight left.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marka circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire cracks Marka with an open hand slap.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Marka misses.
Marka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Marka misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marka avoids the body shot from McGuire.
#CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
Marka tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Marka pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
McGuire taking a breather.
Marka prevents the takedown attempt.
Marka misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marka defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Marka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Marka misses the target.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Marka sees coming a mile off.
Marka misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Marka catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Marka moves his leg out of the way.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marka lands a body shot.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire slips a straight right by Marka.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Marka moved away.
Marka blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Marka's head but Marka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire swings for the body but Marka moves out of range.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Marka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Marka's belly button to the back.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Marka's head but Marka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire feints and then cracks Marka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marka down.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Marka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire is looking to slow Marka down with leg kicks.
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!
Marka lands a body shot.
Marka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Marka misses.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Marka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Marka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Marka throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A big left from Marka misses.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire tries to clinch up but Marka circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Marka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marka is out of range.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Marka moves out of range easily.
Marka lands a jab to the head.
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Marka connects with a body shot.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Marka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marka defends it nicely.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Marka avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marka misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Marka misses.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marka. That did some damage!
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire slips a jab from Marka.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marka connects with a body shot.
Marka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Marka avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Marka avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Marka takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marka as he jumps to the side.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Marka. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Marka misses with a looping left.
Marka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Marka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Marka moved away.
McGuire lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Marka. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Marka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marka sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire swings for the body but Marka moves out of range.
Marka moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target. #T4#
Marka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marka blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marka working aggressively here.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marka scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Marka blocks it.
Marka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Luka Marka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marka, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
An out of breath Luka Marka 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 100
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Parker catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire jabs at Parker's body.
Parker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Parker blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a hook
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker scores with a push kick.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Parker avoids the body shot from McGuire.
No luck for McGuire with that takedown attempt.
McGuire thumps Parker with a low kick.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Parker moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire connects with a body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parker scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Parker down.
McGuire tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacob Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Parker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from McGuire misses
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Parker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Parker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parker cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Parker.
McGuire misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parker!
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
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!
McGuire throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire thumps Parker with a low kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Parker.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.#T2#
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire motions for Parker to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire thows a body kick. Parker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Parker dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parker 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.
Parker cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a body shot.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
McGuire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Parker ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Parker scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Parker.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker swinging wildly here.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGuire lands in his opponent's guard.
Parker pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Parker is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Parker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.#T3#
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire stalks Parker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parker's face. Parker staggers backwards, shaken.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and McGuire ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker with the inside leg kick.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
McGuire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Jacob Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!
Our winner, Jacob Parker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Zambrano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Zambrano sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zambrano! But no joy.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrano was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Zambrano's leg. Zambrano is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Zambrano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Zambrano wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Zambrano moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Zambrano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zambrano avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Zambrano lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Zambrano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Zambrano's defenses. #T1#
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire defending well as Zambrano loads up on a big left hand.
Zambrano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zambrano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a combination
#TD#
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zambrano won't be happy with that.
Zambrano wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is dominant here and he's now got Zambrano's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrano looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGuire.
McGuire not allowing Zambrano to control his hands. #SUB#
McGuire tightening his grip on Zambrano, looking for the choke. #T2#
Zambrano rolls, trying to escape but McGuire keeps control of the position.
Zambrano breaks McGuire's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
Zambrano trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle here but McGuire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Zambrano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zambrano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zambrano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Zambrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
Zambrano looking to control.
#T4#
Zambrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zambrano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zambrano wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him. #SUB2#
Zambrano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McGuire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zambrano.
Zambrano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zambrano tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Zambrano up against the cage.
Zambrano tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zambrano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Zambrano breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zambrano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
Zambrano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T1#
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire pushes Zambrano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrano tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
McGuire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Zambrano is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Zambrano is trying to control but McGuire manages to pass to mount!
Zambrano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zambrano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire wants to control the pace but Zambrano is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Zambrano is trying to stand up.
Zambrano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zambrano tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire breaks from Zambrano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zambrano wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGuire cracks Zambrano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Zambrano tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Zambrano is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
Zambrano keeps trying to improve his position.
McGuire looking to control but Zambrano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire with good strikes from the mount here!
Zambrano tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Zambrano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Zambrano wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Zambrano clinches up against the cage.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Zambrano lands with a right to the head.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
A short right from Zambrano.
McGuire digs a right hand into Zambrano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zambrano's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Zambrano.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Zambrano.
A short body shot lands from Zambrano as the two fighters clinch.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zambrano tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Zambrano can't get the takedown.
Zambrano takes a shot to the head.
Zambrano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire cracks Zambrano with a nice body shot.
Zambrano misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrano tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Zambrano back against the cage. #TD#
McGuire manages to pull guard.
Zambrano with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Zambrano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McGuire has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zambrano is looking to defend but McGuire has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zambrano! McGuire pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zambrano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landon McGuire!
Landon 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 86
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire lunges at Doe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doe's hand. #CUT2#It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Jab by McGuire.#ROC2#Doe is rocked!
Doe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doe scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Doe. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Doe digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Doe misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Doe tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Doe.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
McGuire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Doe stops McGuire from passing to mount. #T1#
Doe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGuire passes to side control.
Doe is looking to reverse the position.
McGuire in side control, throwing shots but Doe defends.
McGuire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The strikes coming from McGuire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Doe is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Doe tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGuire tries to move to full mount but Doe actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Doe trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doe wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doe misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
McGuire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doe. That one must have hurt.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doe jabs at McGuire's body.
Doe blocks a jab.
John Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Doe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doe. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doe throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Doe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Doe with a nice calf kick.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doe with a nice calf kick.
Doe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Doe's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Doe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doe throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doe tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Doe.
Doe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doe connects with a crisp jab.
Doe scores with a nice right hand.
Doe throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire defending well as Doe loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Doe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doe scores with a jab to the head.
Doe moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
Doe fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Doe avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Doe blocks it.
McGuire throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
Doe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Doe wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Doe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doe as he jumps to the side.
Doe swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doe - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Doe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doe can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doe lands a nice looking body kick.
Doe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Doe.
Doe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doe lands with a cross.
Doe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Doe scores with a nice head shot.
Doe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
Doe scores with a jab to the head.
Doe connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Doe.#T3#
Doe lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.
Doe catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doe with a body shot.
Doe throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire moves forwards but Doe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Doe moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Doe there.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Doe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Doe tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
#T4#
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!
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Doe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Doe works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
Doe scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Doe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doe connects with a solid leg kick.
Doe connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire moves forwards but Doe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Doe saw that one coming.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doe.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doe scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Doe slips the punch.
McGuire slips a straight right by Doe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Doe'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#
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doe is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Doe misses. #TD2#
McGuire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doe did well to prevent McGuire getting side control.
Doe wants to get back to full guard but McGuire has mounted him!
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGuire looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
McGuire looking to finish with strikes here!
Doe can't escape the position.
McGuire throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Doe because McGuire loaded up on that one.
Doe is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Doe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
McGuire wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Doe tries to reverse the position but McGuire maintains control.
McGuire connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Doe's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire landing punches.
McGuire working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Doe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
Doe avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGuire.
#T4#
McGuire is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Doe gets back to half guard.
McGuire prevents Doe from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Doe is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuire.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doe is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe!
A relieved looking John Doe 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 79
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Machado throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado misses with a left hand #CL2#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Machado blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #T1#
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Machado presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
#T2#
Machado tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
McGuire successfully pulls guard.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
McGuire looking to control.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McGuire won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
Machado has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Machado slips under a jab from McGuire.
Nice cross by Machado.#CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.#T1#
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
Machado looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.#T2##CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire blocks a body shot from Machado.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Machado tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A short left from Machado.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado is working McGuire over against the cage.#T3#
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
Machado lands a right hand.
Wanderson Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado avoiding damage.
Machado gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short right from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Machado.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a body punch.
Machado working aggressively here.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Machado is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that second 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Machado moves his leg out of the way.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire with a hook.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Machado scores with a nice body kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
McGuire punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#T3#
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Machado lands an overhand right.
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!
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Machado slips under a jab from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 72
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
Oliver Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Allen misses.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Allen.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allen throws a one two combo.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen misses with the combination.
Allen works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
Allen throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allen scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Allen throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire misses with a body shot
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Allen is rocked!
McGuire is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McGuire engages and cracks Allen with a massive lead left hook - Allen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McGuire is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon McGuire!
Landon 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 66
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a hook but Kazuma blocks it.
McGuire throws the left hand but Kazuma avoids the punch easily.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire slips a jab from Kazuma.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Kazuma coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kazuma clinches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Kazuma blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuma controls his hands.
#TD2#
McGuire is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kazuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGuire to the mat. McGuire regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kazuma trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazuma trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Kazuma won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Kazuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kazuma being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuma wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Kazuma pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Kazuma stands and steps away. McGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kazuma lands with a cross.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire tries to bum rush Kazuma with a series of wild strikes but Kazuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Kazuma lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Kazuma throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Kazuma wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Kazuma wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Kazuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazuma throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Kazuma manages to avoid it.
Kazuma throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Kazuma lands a body shot.
Kazuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Kazuma lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand. #T3#
McGuire slips a straight right by Kazuma.
Kazuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazuma! But no joy.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuma throws a counter combo.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Kazuma throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Kiryu Kazuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuma takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Kazuma lands a jab to the head.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Kazuma fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Kazuma avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Landon McGuire's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Kazuma lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Kazuma manages to avoid it.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazuma with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Kazuma moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire presses Kazuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kazuma controls the action.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Kazuma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Kazuma wants to clinch but McGuire slips to the side
and Kazuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
As Kazuma backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiryu Kazuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kazuma misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Kazuma.#KD2#
Kazuma cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kazuma finish him?
#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuma swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Kazuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazuma on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Kazuma jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Kazuma checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazuma misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Kazuma's head but Kazuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kazuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kazuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
McGuire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kazuma back to the cage. McGuire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazuma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Kazuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kazuma throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kazuma just manages to avoid it.
Kazuma throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kazuma lands a jab.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Kazuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazuma tries to avoid it.
Kazuma flashes McGuire a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McGuire's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McGuire crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kazuma punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 58
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire backing away here, and Machado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.#KD2#
Machado cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machado finish him?
#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Machado throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado misses with a hook.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Machado there.
Machado takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Machado counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machado finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Machado misses.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Machado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
McGuire has picked Machado up - he's going for a ride! McGuire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machado is controlling McGuire's trapped leg to prevent McGuire from advancing to side control.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent McGuire from advancing to side control.
McGuire is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machado is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Machado misses.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Machado misses with a body shot.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
McGuire slips a straight right by Machado.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Machado down.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Landon McGuire's cut is getting worse.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A big right from Machado misses.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a body kick.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Machado digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.#CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
A short right from Machado.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGuire on the inside. #T4#
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Machado is working McGuire over against the cage.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
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.#R3#
Machado slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Machado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machado finish him?!
Machado lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McGuire - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new middleweight champion!
Wanderson Machado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
McGuire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ainsworth defends it nicely.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
McGuire dives in and scores a takedown into Ainsworth's guard.#T1#
Ainsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ainsworth managing to control the position.
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Ainsworth working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ainsworth has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Ainsworth shakes it off.
Ainsworth misses with a double jab.
It appears McGuire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Ainsworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ainsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ainsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Ainsworth is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Ainsworth looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Ainsworth throws a body kick.
McGuire motions for Ainsworth to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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 Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth throws a one two combo.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Ainsworth shrugs it off though.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Ainsworth avoids it.#T1#
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
McGuire cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuire misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth motions for McGuire to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Ainsworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuire takes a step back to recover.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
McGuire lands a jab.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ainsworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely. #T4#
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!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ainsworth keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilfred Ainsworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ainsworth moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ainsworth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Ainsworth sees coming a mile off.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
#T1#
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ainsworth! But no joy.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down.
McGuire takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down. #CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches Ainsworth up against the cage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ainsworth as the two fighters clinch.
Ainsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth is trying to break free.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a left hand.
Ainsworth tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ainsworth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.#BC2#
Ainsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4##CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ainsworth's elbow.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ainsworth can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Ainsworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ainsworth controls his hands.
Ainsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Landon McGuire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Ainsworth's body. Ainsworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire lands a jab to Ainsworth's midsection.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire scores with a jab 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!
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Ainsworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws a counter combo.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
McGuire's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Ainsworth with an uppercut!
McGuire tries to clinch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Ainsworth moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ainsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
McGuire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
McGuire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ainsworth moves into full guard.
Ainsworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a body kick.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ainsworth!
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Ainsworth breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ainsworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. McGuire catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.#TD#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ainsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
McGuire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Ainsworth is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
Ainsworth is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ainsworth wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Ainsworth is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ainsworth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ainsworth keeping hold of McGuire's head, controlling as best he can.
Ainsworth gets full guard.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ainsworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ainsworth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Smith connects with a body shot.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
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!
McGuire takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Smith clinches. #T1#
McGuire pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands a left hand.
Smith tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
McGuire manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
McGuire has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
McGuire gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is trying to keep Smith in close.
#T2##SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to McGuire's body. McGuire has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McGuire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Landon 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:
SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Beam misses the shot to the body.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Beam.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beam.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Beam misses with a leg kick.
McGuire shoots in but Beam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from McGuire misses.
We've been hearing reports that Beam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Beam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam checks a leg kick.
Beam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beam lands an overhand right.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Beam.
McGuire swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Beam tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Beam blocks it.
Beam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Beam stalling.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Beam's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #TD#
Beam pulls guard effortlessly.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Beam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Beam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Beam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGuire is tightening it up a little... Beam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beam taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Machado misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
McGuire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
McGuire throws a strike aimed at the side of Machado's head but Machado avoids it well.
McGuire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGuire trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado defending against the ground and pound.
McGuire wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy. #T2#
McGuire advances to mount.
McGuire wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is trying desperately to improve position.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machado blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Machado tries to lock up and control but McGuire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGuire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
McGuire wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGuire.
McGuire throwing strikes here but Machado is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGuire throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Machado because McGuire loaded up on that one. #T4#
McGuire looking to control but Machado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGuire misses with a head shot.
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by McGuire there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGuire controlling his opponent.
McGuire looking to control but Machado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Machado.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Machado's head back.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
McGuire misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Machado jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McGuire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD2#
McGuire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGuire passes into half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
McGuire throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Machado trying to control but McGuire postures up.
#T2#
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
McGuire is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Landon McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Machado trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Nice body punch from Machado.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a leg kick.
Machado lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks. #T1#
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
McGuire shapes to counter with a head kick.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado takes one on the button.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Machado down.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado misses with a kick to the body
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire wants to clinch.#T4#
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Machado misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Krasnov's leg but Krasnov calmly moves out of range.
Krasnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krasnov throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Krasnov moves out of range.
Krasnov tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Krasnov throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Krasnov shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Krasnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krasnov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Krasnov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Krasnov moves away and avoids it.
Krasnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krasnov in his tracks.
Krasnov moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Krasnov didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krasnov misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Krasnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Krasnov backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Krasnov manages to avoid it all.
Krasnov throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krasnov. That did some damage!
Krasnov walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.#ROC2#Krasnov is rocked!
McGuire lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Krasnov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McGuire from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Krasnov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon McGuire! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Yreka moved out of range.
Yreka tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yreka somewhat.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yreka backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yreka.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yreka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yreka looking for a takedown.
Landon McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yreka.
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yreka.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Yreka is just out of range.
Yreka misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire. #BC2#
Yreka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yreka shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Yreka.#T2#
Yreka is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Yreka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yreka slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Yreka's head but Yreka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yreka fails with the takedown.#CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Yreka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Yreka looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
McGuire throws a series of punches but Yreka moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Donk. McGuire catches Yreka right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Paul Yreka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yreka dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yreka moves away from the strike by McGuire. #CL#
McGuire clinches up with Yreka and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Yreka thinks about the counter body kick.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
Yreka fails with the takedown#CL#
and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yreka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Yreka tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire is working Yreka over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Yreka in a clinch.
#TD2#
Yreka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yreka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yreka looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. #SU#
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yreka, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yreka with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
#T1#
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Yreka's ribcage. Yreka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Yreka is breathing heavily.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yreka's efforts to push away.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Yreka backwards.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire pushes Yreka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Landon McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Yreka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yreka can do to turn this around?
Yreka blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T2#
Yreka misses with a knee strike.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Yreka tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Yreka drops back down to his feet.
A short left from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yreka slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yreka moves away.
Yreka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yreka looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Landon McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a hook but Yreka blocks it.
McGuire takes a swing at Yreka's ribcage but misses.
Yreka is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Yreka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yreka.
Landon McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yreka.
Yreka tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yreka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yreka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yreka slips under a jab.
Yreka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yreka has his takedown stuffed
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Yreka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yreka tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire cracks Yreka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Yreka counters with a nice uppercut.
Yreka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yreka shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Yreka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from McGuire misses.
As McGuire backs off Yreka throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
Yreka moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Yreka moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Yreka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yreka doesn't seem bothered though.
Paul Yreka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yreka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yreka tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Yreka misses with a combination
#CL#
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
Yreka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yreka goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is pushing Yreka 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 is pressed up against the cage. Yreka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGuire down to the mat. McGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yreka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yreka dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Landon McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Yreka.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yreka.
McGuire is leaning against Yreka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire is leaning against Yreka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yreka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
#T2#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yreka manages to avoid it.
Yreka with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Yreka's ribcage. Yreka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire pushes Yreka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Yreka working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
McGuire works on Yreka's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire stalls. #T4#
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire gets through Yreka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire cracks Yreka with a nice body shot.
McGuire gets through Yreka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Paul Yreka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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