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UFC 157: Court McGee's boxing clinic

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Court McGee of

Photo credit: Getty/Mark Kolbe

Question: How did Josh Neer make it to the second round, let alone the third round?

Answer: Because Court McGee did not attack the right side of Neer after a left kick caused Neer to visibly express the pain and anguish it caused.  Neer backed away and obviously protected that damaged right side. McGee did throw another two shots that landed and sent Neer crumpling to the ground. Then,...

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