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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Magnus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gonzalo Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Magnus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnus gets a clinch.
Magnus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnus.
Magnus moves into the clinch.
Britt is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnus has double underhooks.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Magnus has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Magnus.
Magnus prevents Britt from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Magnus.
It looks like Gonzalo Britt has been cut.
Magnus keeps control of Britt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magnus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Britt regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnus won't allow Britt to sweep him here.
Britt working a defensive guard here.
Britt wants to control but Magnus passes easily into half guard.
Britt tries to roll over but Magnus keeps him under control.
Magnus passes to side control.
Britt tries to bench press Magnus off him but Magnus keeps the position.
Magnus misses with the ground and pound.
Britt is looking to reverse the position.
Magnus stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Britt is defended easily by Magnus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Britt throws a right and a left that Magnus avoids nicely.
Britt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Magnus - just one landing.
Magnus rushes Britt and presses him up against the cage.
Magnus is trying to stall.
Magnus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Britt wants to sweep here but Magnus controlling him for the moment.
Magnus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus gets to his feet. Britt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magnus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magnus digs a right hand underneath Britt's ribcage. Britt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magnus lands with a right to the head.
Britt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Britt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnus throws a right hand that Britt ducks under and follows up with a left that Britt also avoids with ease.
Magnus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Britt is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Britt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magnus.
Magnus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Britt isn't going anywhere.
Britt tries to buck Magnus off but Magnus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Britt, who protects the arm well.
Britt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magnus's best efforts.
Magnus stands up out of the half guard.
Magnus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Britt quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magnus.
Magnus stands up from half guard.
Magnus forces Britt back against the cage and clinches.
Magnus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magnus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnus forces Britt back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Magnus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzalo Britt'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.
Magnus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magnus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnus keeps control of Britt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Magnus.
Britt breaks from the clinch.
Magnus instigates a clinch.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Magnus is controlling him.
Magnus is working Britt over against the cage.
Britt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magnus manages to break the clinch.
Magnus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Britt quickly recovers to half guard.
Britt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magnus won't allow Britt to sweep him here.
Magnus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Britt's guard.
Magnus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Britt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnus throws a big elbow that misses.
Magnus wants to control from the top but Britt keeps moving.
Magnus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magnus has closed the distance and engaged Britt in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnus keeps control of Britt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britt cracks Magnus with a nice body shot.
Britt tries to break the clinch but Magnus is controlling the position.
Magnus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magnus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Britt tries to break the clinch but Magnus is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt can't break the clinch.
Magnus has hold of one of Britt's legs. Britt is fighting the takedown attempt but Magnus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magnus pushes down on Britt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magnus trying to control the action but Britt is working from the bottom.
Britt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magnus.
Britt is trying to get back to full guard.
Magnus stands up and beckons Britt to join him on the feet.
Magnus shoots in and gets a takedown into Britt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus stopping the sweep attempt from Britt.
Magnus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Britt, up you get!
Magnus gets a clinch.
Britt can't break the clinch.
Magnus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magnus breaks the clinch.
Magnus clinches up against the cage.
Britt is trying to force a seperation but Magnus has the dominant position.
Magnus lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magnus decides to pull guard.
Britt wants to stand and escape but instead Magnus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ed Magnus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magnus stopping the sweep attempt from Britt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnus passes Britt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnus prevents Britt from improving his position.
Magnus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Magnus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Britt.
Magnus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Britt to the mat! Britt manages to get full guard.
Britt trying to control the position.
Magnus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magnus postures up in Britt's guard and throws a big left but Britt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Magnus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gonzalo Britt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Britt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Britt as Magnus tries to tie him up.
Britt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnus has him pressed against the cage.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Magnus is controlling him.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Magnus has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magnus obliges.
Magnus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Britt backwards.
Britt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnus pulls guard successfully.
Magnus pulls Britt in close to his closed guard and prevents Britt from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt prevents Magnus from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Magnus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Magnus lands a damaging elbow.
Magnus is trying to trip Britt. He has hold of a leg but Britt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magnus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Britt wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Britt trying to control the position.
Magnus stands and steps away. Britt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magnus misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magnus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magnus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnus trying to control the position from guard on top but Britt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnus wants to stand but Britt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Britt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnus.
Britt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magnus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus lands a couple of elbows.
Magnus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnus trying to control but Britt is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magnus tries to free his leg and advance position but Britt is retaining full guard.
Britt looking for a sweep. Not yet Britt, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnus moves into the clinch.
Britt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnus lands an elbow inside that Britt shrugs off.
Magnus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt is trying to control but can't.
Magnus is keen to just control but Britt is a slippery customer.
Magnus wants to work for an arm triangle but Britt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Britt wants to get back to full guard.
Ed Magnus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Britt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magnus prevents Britt from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnus is keen to just control but Britt is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Magnus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magnus 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Magnus!
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hype
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