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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 1252 p4p, 192 weight class) and Matyas Magyar (ranked 145 p4p, 24 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matyas Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire gets a clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Magyar fails to pull guard.
Magyar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Magyar saw that one coming.
Magyar thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Magyar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Magyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Magyar is just out of range.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magyar lands the left hand.
McGuire is looking to slow Magyar down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Magyar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Matyas Magyar has been cut.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Magyar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magyar advances position into side control!
Magyar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Magyar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Magyar wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Magyar in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGuire is not content to let Magyar control the position.
Magyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magyar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magyar is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magyar throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuire's head but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Magyar cracks McGuire with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magyar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McGuire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magyar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magyar misses with the ground and pound.
Magyar is trying to ground and pound but McGuire uses the momentary lack of control by Magyar to regain half guard.
Magyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magyar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magyar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magyar.
Magyar is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magyar.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magyar thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magyar wants to free his trapped foot but McGuire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matyas Magyar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Magyar checks it.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magyar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magyar keeps the fight on the outside.
Magyar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magyar connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magyar lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
Magyar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire throws a body punch but Magyar moves out of range.
Magyar clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magyar lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Magyar as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Magyar.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magyar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Magyar shrugs it off though.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magyar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Magyar's head.
Magyar scores with a jab to the body.
Magyar tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magyar throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magyar blocks a jab.
Magyar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magyar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 an overhand right that lands on Magyar's shoulder, as Magyar tries to avoid the shot.
Magyar with the counter takedown but McGuire avoids it easily.
Magyar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matyas Magyar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magyar lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Magyar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Magyar tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magyar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Magyar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magyar chips away with some ground and pound.
Magyar is stalling in the full guard.
Magyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magyar working some strikes from top position.
Magyar works over McGuire with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire pushes Magyar off and gets back to his feet.
Magyar lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Magyar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Magyar.
Magyar moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Magyar throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magyar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magyar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Magyar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Magyar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magyar thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
Magyar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magyar is stalling here. McGuire is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magyar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGuire has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matyas Magyar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Magyar jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Magyar just misses with a punch to the body.
Magyar lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magyar sprawling to the canvas! Magyar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
Magyar is rocked!
McGuire cracks Magyar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Magyar falls to his knees and McGuire doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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