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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Boaler (ranked 1771 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 246 p4p, 193 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Gunnarsson.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Boaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Boaler's leg. Boaler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boaler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Boaler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Boaler isn't so interested in that idea.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Gunnarsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A right-left combo lands from Gunnarsson.
Boaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaler lands a right hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boaler lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Boaler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Boaler avoids it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
It looked like Boaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Boaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boaler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Boaler scores with the left hand. Gunnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Boaler's belly button to the back.
Boaler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Boaler throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson looks to throw a body kick
so Boaler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaler pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boaler is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boaler prevents Gunnarsson from standing back up.
Boaler is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boaler to get the leverage.
Boaler is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boaler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Boaler misses.
Boaler sets himself, and Gunnarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Boaler avoids it this time.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Boaler misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Boaler.
Boaler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Nice sprawl there from Gunnarsson as Boaler shoots in.
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!
Boaler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler blocks the body kick.
Boaler attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Boaler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boaler down.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaler.
Boaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaler connects with the punch.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Boaler's head but Boaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaler looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaler lands a head shot.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Boaler.
Boaler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaler scrambles back to his feet.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Boaler misses its target.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Boaler looking to score a takedown here. Gunnarsson is defending well but Boaler drives through and ends up in Gunnarsson's guard.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson wants to stand and escape but Boaler is having none of it.
Boaler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boaler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Boaler drags him back down.
Boaler wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
Boaler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boaler tries to advance position but instead Gunnarsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boaler.
Boaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaler. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Boaler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Boaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gunnarsson works Boaler's body with a nice hook.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Boaler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Boaler scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Boaler has a takedown stuffed.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Boaler blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaler.
Gunnarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunnarsson's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaler is pressing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunnarsson is holding on for now.
Boaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson pushes Boaler off looking to stand but Boaler dives back in and keeps control.
Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler stops Gunnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Gunnarsson defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaler.
Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaler attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Boaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaler.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Boaler feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaler is just out of range.
It looked like Boaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jonathan Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson cracks Boaler with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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RATING
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