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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Cross has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
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262 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
Stephensson misses with a hook.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephensson.
Stephensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stephensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephensson.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Stephensson is out of range.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
It seemed like Stephensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross misses with a two punch combination.
Stephensson connects with a body shot that sends Cross's belly button to the back.
Stephensson looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Stephensson ducks down to avoid it.
Stephensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stephensson.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
Magnus Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephensson throws a big shot that misses.
Stephensson scores with a nice body kick.
Stephensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross jumps into guard, dragging Stephensson to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cross wants to stand but Stephensson is controlling the position.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross is wriggling around but Stephensson manages to pass to half guard.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson blocks the strikes from Cross.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
Cross is trying to stand up here but Stephensson is controlling him well.
Cross trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cross is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Stephensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephensson looking to control but Cross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stephensson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cross tries to hold on but Stephensson postures up.
Cross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cross throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stephensson. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephensson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Stephensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stephensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephensson needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephensson.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephensson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stephensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stephensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marty Stephensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Cross misses with a body punch
and Stephensson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Magnus Cross has been cut.
Stephensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephensson.
Stephensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephensson looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Stephensson swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Stephensson.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stephensson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stephensson misses with a hook to the body
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Stephensson. Those never looked like landing.
Stephensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephensson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stephensson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cross's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stephensson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Cross!
A less than humble Magnus Cross misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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