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Event:
DMMA 468 Brown vs Proh 2
Date: Dec 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Viera lands with a cross.
Viera just misses with a punch to the body.
Viera moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Nice uppercut there from Viera.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Viera.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Viera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Viera.
Viera shoots for a takedown but McGuire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viera backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGuire stuffs the takedown attempt from Viera. Viera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Viera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viera stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viera connects with a single shot there.#T1##TD#
Viera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Viera throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass.
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viera is controlling him. #SUB#
Viera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGuire dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viera, up you get! #T2#
Viera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Milton Viera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a combination
letting Viera counter with a right hand.
Viera lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viera moves away.
Viera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viera clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Viera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viera is controlling him.
Viera is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Viera throws a big right hand that misses.
Viera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viera dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Viera misses the target.
Viera loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Viera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. #T4#
Viera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viera throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Viera avoids it with no problem.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viera throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Viera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viera.
Jab from Viera.
Viera moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire cracks Viera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viera lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Viera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Viera scores with a takedown into McGuire's guard.#SUB#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Viera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Viera moves away and avoids it.
Viera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Viera tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Viera checks the leg kick.
Viera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milton Viera is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viera.
Viera misses with a body kick.
Viera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viera finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head. #T1#
A good leg kick by Viera.
Viera lands the left hand.
Viera misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Viera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viera cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Viera throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Viera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGuire's half guard.#SUB#
Viera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Viera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head. #T2#
Viera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viera wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it. #SUB#
Viera 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.
Viera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Milton Viera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
#ES2#
McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Viera is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Viera avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire cracks Viera with a nice body shot.#T4#
McGuire cracks Viera with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
Viera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viera trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Viera into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieras 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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viera backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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 connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire works Viera's body with a nice hook.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire feints and then cracks Viera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viera down.
Viera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Viera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Viera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viera off to one side.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viera doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a jab to Viera's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Viera misses the jab.#T1#
Viera checks a leg kick nicely.
Viera fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Viera throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Viera is rocked!
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viera throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zander McGuire!
Zander 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:
DMMA 460 Harris vs Dream
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
McGuire falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
McGuire with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Sitsongrit presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
McGuire is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McGuire throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from McGuire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #T4#
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from McGuire.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses the body punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Zander McGuire's cut even more.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?#T1#
McGuire looks to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp right that sends McGuire to the canvas! Sitsongrit follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 455 Flanders vs Dux
Date: Oct 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Arrms throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arrms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arrms at a distance.
Arrms fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arrms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
A big right from Arrms misses. #T1#
Arrms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arrms shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrms jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Arrms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arrms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrms misses with an uppercut.
Arrms swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire works Arrms's body with a nice hook.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arrms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arrms checks a leg kick. #T2#
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arrms doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire stuns Arrms with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arrms.
Arrms swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Arrms moved out of range nicely.
Arrms lands with a right hand.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Arrms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arrms throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Arrms 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.#ES2#
McGuire pushes Arrms off and gets back to his feet.
Arrms avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Arrms tries to counter with a takedown but McGuire is quick to defend against it.
Arrms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Arrms was not able to check.
Arrms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Arrms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arrms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Arrms.
#T4#
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arrms rather than just go for the knockout.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Arrms cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arrms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arrms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire cracks Arrms with a good jab.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Arrms's shoulder, as Arrms tries to avoid the shot.
Arrms drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Arrms throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Arrms throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arrms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
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 body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arrms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Arrms gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McGuire kicks Arrms off and gets back to his feet.
Arrms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arrms off to one side.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Arrms's body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Arrms counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McGuire still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McGuire has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Arrms is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SU2#
McGuire decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arrms takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arrms misses with a looping right.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arrms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arrms catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arrms bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Arrms shoots in.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Arrms misses
and Arrms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arrms takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Arrms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arrms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but Arrms is having none of it.
Arrms postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
Arrms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arrms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Arrms is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arrms 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.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms 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#
Zander McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arrms is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
McGuire is fighting to break Arrms's control of his arms but Arrms is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arrms wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Arrms ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Arrms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arrms darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Arrms into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arrms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Arrms drops back down to his feet.
Arrms blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Arrms controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
#BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Arrms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McGuire throws a hook but Arrms avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
so Arrms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arrms is standing up over McGuire. McGuire looks to escape but Arrms dives into side control.
#REVB#
Arrms misses with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Arrms goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGuire rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arrms's guard! Nice work there by McGuire!
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire won't allow Arrms to sweep him here.
McGuire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arrms's guard.
Arrms pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Arrms is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Arrms looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire postures up.
Arrms controlling the position.#T3#
McGuire preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arrms holds on and takes a little breather.
Arrms controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
Arrms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arrms pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
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.
Arrms looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Arrms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arrms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arrms misses with a looping left.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrms manages to avoid it.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arrms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
A relieved looking Zander McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 272: Bunktu Vs. Kolar
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Magyar shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Magyar.
Magyar lands with a cross.
Magyar takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Magyar does it's job there.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Magyar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Magyar closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Magyar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
McGuire pushes Magyar off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magyar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McGuire throws a body punch but Magyar moves out of range.
Magyar lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magyar tries to clinch up
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magyar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Magyar lands an overhand right.
Magyar 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 right hand
and Magyar counters with a nice uppercut.
Magyar throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magyar throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magyar.
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.
#CL#
Magyar closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magyar.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A short left from Magyar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Magyar swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magyar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magyar throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magyar or not.
Magyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magyar is working for takedown but McGuire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magyar has McGuire pressed against the cage.
McGuire gets through Magyar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magyar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Magyar misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Magyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magyar up against the cage.
Magyar misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magyar.
Magyar has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Magyar blocks it.
Magyar has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magyar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magyar.
Magyar throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Magyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire tries a body shot but Magyar blocks it.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magyar is keeping busy.#T4#
Magyar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Magyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magyar backwards.
Magyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magyar.
Magyar lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magyar working aggressively here.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Magyar avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magyar.
Magyar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magyar.
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 Mate Magyar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Magyar attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magyar is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks. #KD2#
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Magyar crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Magyar back to his feet!#ROC2#Magyar is rocked!
McGuire lands a nice hook to Magyar's body. Magyar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Magyar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magyar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws an uppercut from hell that sends Magyar clean off his feet! He's out cold! McGuire stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 449: Chuck vs Dux
Date: Sep 06, 2025 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a hook to the side of De La Cruz's head but De La Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Cruz moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
De La Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
De La Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of De La Cruz backwards.
De La Cruz misses with some punches.
McGuire has De La Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing De La Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire blocks a body shot from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
De La Cruz misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but De La Cruz avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
De La Cruz tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #T1##BC#
De La Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Cruz throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire defending well as De La Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and De La Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
De La Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and De La Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
De La Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. #CL2#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De La Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.#BC#
De La Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Cruz. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Cruz blocks a head kick by McGuire.
De La Cruz throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and De La Cruz only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
McGuire closes the distance but De La Cruz moves to the side
and De La Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De La Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De La Cruz throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De La Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
De La Cruz cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by De La Cruz as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes De La Cruz back into the cage.
De La Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
De La Cruz gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
De La Cruz is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as De La Cruz controls the action.
McGuire pushes De La Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as De La Cruz controls his hands.
#T3#
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De La Cruz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De La Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De La Cruz prevents a body shot from McGuire.
De La Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De La Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De La Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Cruz works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire wants to stall.
#BC#
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the body shot from De La Cruz.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. De La Cruz saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Cruz. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire throws a leg kick but De La Cruz moved away.
De La Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De La Cruz looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by De La Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but De La Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
De La Cruz lands with an overhand left.
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 Franco De La Cruz will probably get the nod.
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 throws a shot from downtown. De La Cruz moves away and avoids it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a series of punches but De La Cruz avoids them all with ease.
De La Cruz throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
De La Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
De La Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
De La Cruz motions for McGuire to come forward. De La Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De La Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Cruz misses with a body kick.
A big left from McGuire misses.
De La Cruz throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
De La Cruz throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McGuire forces De La Cruz back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
A shot in the inside from De La Cruz.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Cruz tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De La Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De La Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Cruz.
De La Cruz cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
De La Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
De La Cruz prevents a body shot from McGuire. #BC#
De La Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Cruz tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
De La Cruz throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A big left from McGuire misses.
De La Cruz ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
It looked like De La Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De La Cruz cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De La Cruz 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.
De La Cruz tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco De La Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De La Cruz slips under a jab from McGuire.
De La Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
De La Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De La Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
De La Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire throws a jab when De La Cruz was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from De La Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as De La Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick but De La Cruz moved away.
De La Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
De La Cruz scores with a leg kick.
De La Cruz is looking to clinch.
McGuire defending well as De La Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
De La Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from McGuire misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for De La Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Cruz thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. #T4#
De La Cruz with a nice calf kick.
McGuire swings for the body but De La Cruz moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
De La Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
De La Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De La Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De La Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
De La Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a double jab
and De La Cruz counters with a body kick that stops McGuire in his tracks momentarily.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire looks to land a combination but De La Cruz avoids it well.
De La Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
De La Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
De La Cruz looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a body punch but De La Cruz moves out of range.
De La Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
De La Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De La Cruz with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
De La Cruz throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire checks a low kick from De La Cruz.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De La Cruz is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
McGuire punishes De La Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
De La Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
De La Cruz misses with a body kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De La Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De La Cruz wants to clinch.
De La Cruz sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Cruz. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De La Cruz works the jab nicely.
De La Cruz tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
De La Cruz blocks the body kick.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a hook. De La Cruz ducked under it nicely.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but De La Cruz slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from De La Cruz misses the target.
That kick from De La Cruz tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Cruz throws out the jab.
De La Cruz blocks a head kick by McGuire.
De La Cruz swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De La Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Cruz moves away.#CL#
De La Cruz closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De La Cruz is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
De La Cruz digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De La Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire presses De La Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De La Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
De La Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De La Cruz is keeping busy.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Cruz backwards. #T4#
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
De La Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
De La Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
De La Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De La Cruz.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
De La Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Cruz tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing De La Cruz back against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Cruz. #BC#
De La Cruz manages to break the clinch.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from De La Cruz.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire throws a head kick but De La Cruz moves out of range.
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 Franco De La Cruz.
I think De La Cruz 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night Vegas
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Haarju gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Haarju throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Haarju is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Haarju misses #CL2#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
Haarju misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haarju misses with the head strike.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Haarju.
Haarju taking a breather.
Haarju lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Haarju controls the action.
Haarju throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Haarju misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haarju lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haarju prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Haarju has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
#BC#
Haarju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
Haarju swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haarju misses with a straight right.
Haarju misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Haarju dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haarju looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haarju was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A counter left hand to the body from Haarju misses its target.
McGuire is looking to slow Haarju down with leg kicks.
Haarju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haarju throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Haarju jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haarju lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Haarju throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haarju looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Haarju misses with an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Haarju jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Haarju clinches up against the cage.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haarju backwards.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haarju lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Haarju has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Haarju on the inside.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from McGuire. #BC#
Haarju breaks the clinch.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire slips a straight right by Haarju.
McGuire moves out of range as Haarju throws a body kick.
Haarju throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haarju if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Haarju misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haarju misses the target.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haarju moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire throws a hook but Haarju avoids it easily.
Haarju tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. #T3#
Haarju misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a jab when Haarju was well out of range.
Haarju lands with a good body shot.
Haarju is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McGuire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Haarju with a jab.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Haarju's head.
No joy there for Haarju, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haarju loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Haarju misses with a body shot.
Haarju pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire slips under a jab from Haarju.
Haarju lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haarju moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Haarju shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haarju lands a body shot.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Haarju.
#T4#
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haarju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haarju throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Haarju's head back.
Haarju tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haarju was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haarju looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Haarju misses its intended target.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haarju takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Haarju blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Haarju connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Haarju counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Haarju dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haarju just misses with a punch to the body.
Haarju has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Haarju's head.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haarju throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haarju lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
McGuire pushes Haarju up against the cage in a clinch.
Haarju lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire just leaning against Haarju, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haarju blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarju blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Haarju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haarju scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire slips a straight right by Haarju.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Eino Haarju is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarju tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. #T1#
Haarju misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Haarju avoids it with no problem.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haarju with a body shot.
Haarju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Haarju lands a head shot.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Haarju misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haarju, pushing him back against the cage.
Haarju with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haarju's elbow.
Haarju misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Haarju blocks it.
#BC#
Haarju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haarju lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarju connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Haarju scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Haarju.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haarju looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haarju misses with the combination.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haarju moves away.
Haarju misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haarju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Haarju to counter with a crisp jab.
Haarju misses with a straight right.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Haarju defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Haarju moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haarju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
McGuire slips a jab from Haarju.
Haarju misses with a head kick.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarju.
Haarju throws a leg kick that misses.
Haarju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Haarju off the cage and back into range.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haarju takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Haarju misses.
Haarju walks into a left hand.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Haarju throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Haarju misses with a looping right.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haarju to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.#T4#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Haarju's leg but Haarju calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Haarju as he checks the leg kick.
Haarju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haarju. Haarju circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haarju will feel that in the morning.
McGuire throws the left hand but Haarju avoids the punch easily.
Haarju throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haarju moves away.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haarju at a distance.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haarju. Haarju obviously looking to wear him down.
Haarju throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A big right from Haarju misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a low kick but Haarju avoids it.
Haarju swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Haarju.
Haarju backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarju walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Haarju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Haarju.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Haarju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haarju.
Haarju misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Haarju pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haarju.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Haarju blocks an uppercut.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire tries to work over Haarju's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarju throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haarju's elbow.
A short left from Haarju. #T1#
Haarju working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haarju takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Haarju breaks the clinch.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haarju.
Haarju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haarju misses with a double jab
and Haarju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haarju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Haarju works the jab nicely.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Haarju slips the punch.
Haarju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Haarju lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haarju looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Haarju avoids it.
Haarju throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Haarju takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Haarju misses with a looping left.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haarju checks it well.
Haarju went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Haarju works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haarju.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Haarju gets a clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haarju misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
#T3#
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haarju.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Haarju controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Good body shot from McGuire.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Haarju is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Haarju wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Haarju controls the action.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Haarju controls the action.
Haarju wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocking some punches.
#BC#
Haarju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.#T4#
McGuire lands a nice hook to Haarju's body. Haarju takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haarju scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
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 McGuire.
Haarju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Haarju is rocked!
Haarju throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Oh Haarju is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Haarju down.
Haarju seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haarju moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haarju scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Haarju sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Haarju.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zander McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night Petersburg
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
McGuire gets a clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Magyar fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
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.#CUT#It looks like Matyas Magyar has been cut.
A lazy body kick from McGuire #TD2#
and Magyar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #TD2#
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. #T3#
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.#ES#
McGuire pushes Magyar off and gets back to his feet.
Magyar lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.#T4#
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 #TD2#
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!#R3#
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.#KD#
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?!
#ROC#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!
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Event:
NYF 111: Chaos vs Crusher II
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Burton scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burton scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Burton connects with a single shot there.
Burton misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Burton has been cut.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Burton.
McGuire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McGuire rushes Burton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Burton avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton is trying to break free.#BC2#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Burton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Burton should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Burton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Burton.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Burton.
#TD2#
Burton drives through with a takedown into McGuire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Burton trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR#
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but instead Burton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Burton wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Burton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Burton looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Burton is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
#SUB2#
Burton is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Daniel Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Burton and pushes him back against the cage.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is leaning against Burton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
#T1#
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burton just manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Burton.
Burton looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Burton counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Burton to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Burton finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burton.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.
Burton lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Burton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burton.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Burton takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T3#
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Burton.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burton.
Burton swinging wildly here.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Burton.
Burton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Burton pushes him off.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
McGuire misses the jab.#T4#
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Burton dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire cracks Burton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Burton.
Burton throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Burton's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton scores with a body shot.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Burton jumps back.#CL#
Burton tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Burton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire motions for Burton to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire sizes up Burton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Burton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Burton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire scores with a jab.#ROC#Burton is rocked!#T2#
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Burton.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
A nice side step and Burton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
McGuire pushes Burton up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton jumps guard but McGuire stands there with Burton around his waist. Burton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Burton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burton with a hook.
Burton digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Burton connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Burton swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Burton sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Burton throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
Burton throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Burton throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Burton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Daniel Burton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zander McGuire.
I think Burton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Alonso Franklin has been cut.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Franklin's body.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Franklin lands with a right hand.
Franklin throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Franklin.
Franklin throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire. #T1#
Franklin staying out of range there.
McGuire cracks Franklin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin connects with the punch.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franklin throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Franklin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire lands a nice hook to Franklin's body. Franklin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
A jab from Franklin misses.
Franklin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Jab from Franklin.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Franklin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A nice side step and Franklin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Franklin is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
Franklin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franklin lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
Franklin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGuire reverses the position - he's now on top in Franklin's guard.
Franklin controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
Franklin working a defensive guard but McGuire manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franklin.
Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Franklin lands.
Franklin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Franklin's front leg but catches the back leg as Franklin tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Franklin lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Franklin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Franklin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin stops McGuire from standing up.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard. #T2#
Franklin trying to move into half guard but instead McGuire has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Franklin is working an open guard so McGuire takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Franklin throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alonso Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alonso Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Franklin misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Jab, jab by Franklin - just one landing.
Franklin connects with a jab.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Franklin with an uppercut!
Franklin fails to land the takedown.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Franklin avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
A cross from Franklin lands.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Franklin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
McGuire swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
It seemed like Franklin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.#T2#
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Franklin's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Franklin misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Franklin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Franklin misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franklin at a distance.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Franklin avoided it.
Franklin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Franklin takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Franklin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franklin scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire stuns Franklin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franklin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Franklin misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Franklin manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Good work by Franklin as he checks the leg kick.
Franklin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
A cross from McGuire lands.
Franklin swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Franklin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Franklin.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franklin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Franklin misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Franklin moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Franklin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Franklin throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire makes his way to full guard, as Franklin worked for a kimura.
#T3#
Franklin advances to half guard.
Franklin moves into full mount! McGuire won't be happy about that!
Franklin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Franklin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McGuire turns into him and now he's in Franklin's guard.
#SUB2#
Franklin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGuire uses it to pass to side control.
Alonso Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Franklin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McGuire doesn't defend quickly enough and Franklin has managed to lock this one up! Can McGuire escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Franklin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alonso Franklin!
An out of breath Alonso Franklin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 105:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrone is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrone wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Garrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Garrone has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.
Garrone can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Garrone tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Garrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Garrone tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Garrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.#CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone misses with the combination.
#T1#
Garrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrone misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Garrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Garrone avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire cracks Garrone with a nice body shot.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire has Garrone pressed against the cage, preventing Garrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Garrone wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Garrone tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a body shot. #T3#
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrone.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire digs a right hand into Garrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garrone's gas tank.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrone or not.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrones head. #ROC2#Garrone is rocked!
Garrone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Garrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garrone backwards.
McGuire pushes Garrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Garrone's ribcage. Garrone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Garrone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garrone drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McGuire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garrone's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
A relieved looking Zander McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Daws counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Daws throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Daws breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Daws counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Daws misses.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Daws 's belly button to the back.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Daws darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
Daws is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
#T1#
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Daws prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daws up against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire just leaning against Daws , taking a breather. #T2#
Daws works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Daws lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Daws controls his hands.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Daws .
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire pushes Daws back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daws is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daws .
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here.
Daws lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daws or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
Daws misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Daws 's head.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daws 's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daws struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#T4#
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Daws misses with some punches.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is working Daws over against the cage.
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Daws tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daws goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daws blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Daws uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Daws prevents a body shot from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daws throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
McGuire sends Daws crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Daws up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Daws is rocked!
McGuire flashes Daws a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Daws 's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Daws crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McGuire punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zander McGuire!
An out of breath Zander McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Santos throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Jab by Santos.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Santos blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire stalls.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from McGuire.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Santos pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#T4#
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire lands a body shot.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos misses with a body punch.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
Santos working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos letting McGuire take a breather here.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
McGuire cracks Santos with a nice body shot.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire is stalling here.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire stalls.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand.
#T2#
Santos being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
McGuire lands a big right hand that drops Santos! The killer instinct kicks in and McGuire finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Rico throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Rico ducks down to avoid it.
Rico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rico tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Rico tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.#T1#
McGuire throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rico takes one on the button.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook
#CL#
and Rico holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
Rico prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Rico tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rico landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico misses with a knee strike.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rico tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Rico rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards. #T3#
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rico controls the action.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Rico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Rico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rico looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire taking a breather.
Rico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Rico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rico looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire stalls.
Rico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A knee to the head by Rico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is leaning against Rico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Rico with a knee to the head.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rico moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.#KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rico sprawling to the canvas! Rico rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Rico tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
Rico is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rico tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire misses with a hook.
As McGuire tries to get set, Rico tries to push him back and clinch up but McGuire manages to avoid the attempt.
McGuire misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Rico tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a left to the body. #T1#
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rico! McGuire lets Rico back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rico is rocked!
McGuire lands a body shot.
Rico darts in trying to clinch
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Rico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire misses the jab.
Rico seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico is looking to clinch. #T2#
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rico throws out the jab.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rico wants to clinch.#T3#
Rico tries to clinch up
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rico blocks a jab.#T4#
Rico fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Rico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Rico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Rico is looking to clinch.
Rico slips under a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's time! Rico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Rico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rico throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Rico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rico closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
McGuire defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Rico saw that one coming.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rico.
Rico wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rico needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Rico wants to clinch.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Rico moved out of range.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Rico off the cage and back into range.
Rico moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire scores with a counter punch that sends Rico to the canvas! McGuire smells blood - he's punishing Rico with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rico has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonderoev manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Bonderoev avoids them all with ease.
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonderoev.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bonderoev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonderoev gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire leaves Bonderoev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
Bonderoev looks winded!
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonderoev circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonderoev.
Bonderoev goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
No luck for Bonderoev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Bonderoev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonderoev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Bonderoev.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bonderoev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonderoev off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonderoev staying out of range there.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Bonderoev. Bonderoev maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Bonderoev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Bonderoev's ribcage but misses.
Bonderoev slips a straight right by McGuire.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Bonderoev back into the cage.#T4#
Bonderoev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonderoev wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire prevents Bonderoev from breaking the clinch.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Bonderoev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bonderoev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonderoev wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bonderoev has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonderoev pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev is continuing to stall.
Bonderoev trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonderoev trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bonderoev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Bonderoev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonderoev off to one side.
Bonderoev ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bonderoev throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bonderoev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Bonderoev counters with a left to the body. #T2#
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Bonderoev is out of range.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bonderoev is breathing heavily.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonderoev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McGuire pushes Bonderoev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonderoev can do to turn this around?
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Bonderoev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonderoev.#T4#
McGuire jabs Bonderoev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonderoev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scores with a jab. Bonderoev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is pushing Bonderoev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonderoev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonderoev throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Bonderoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Bonderoev.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bonderoev moved out of range nicely.
McGuire jabs at Bonderoev's body.
Bonderoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a looping right.#T1#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonderoev.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bonderoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire cracks Bonderoev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonderoev misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Bonderoev avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonderoev! But no joy.
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
Bonderoev tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonderoev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
A left lands for McGuire.#T2#
Bonderoev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bonderoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonderoev slips under a jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Bonderoev moves out of range.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonderoev's head.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3##CL2#
Bonderoev clinches with his opponent.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonderoev is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bonderoev's head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonderoev.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to work over Bonderoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bonderoev avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bonderoev blocks it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocking some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Bjarne Bonderoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire! |
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