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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 5068 p4p, 3600 weight class) and Marty Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Magnusson counters by moving into the clinch.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson works on Stankovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Magnusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Magnusson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnusson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnusson.
Stankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magnusson or not.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Marty Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson stalling against the cage.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Magnusson has him pinned against the cage.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Magnusson back against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
Come on Magnusson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson lands a right hand.
Stankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnusson stalling.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
We've been informed that Magnusson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magnusson is struggling to control the position.
Stankovic tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Magnusson.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Magnusson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnusson prevents Stankovic from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stankovic wants to break free but Magnusson has control.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magnusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magnusson's hands.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Magnusson avoids it.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Magnusson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stankovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magnusson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magnusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stankovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magnusson. Magnusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magnusson 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.
Magnusson throws the kick towards the body but Stankovic avoids it.
It looked like Stankovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magnusson moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Magnusson misses its intended target.
Magnusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson throws a low kick but Stankovic avoids it.
Stankovic is looking for a counter combo.
Stankovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Good leg kick by Magnusson.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Stankovic is predictable there
and Magnusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Stankovic shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Magnusson misses.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Magnusson.
Magnusson misses with a kick to the body
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnusson takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stankovic throws a leg kick
and Magnusson counters by clinching up.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Stankovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnusson won't allow it.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Magnusson is controlling the position.
Magnusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stankovic is trying to push Magnusson away but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson pushes Stankovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Magnusson lands with a left to the head.
Marty Magnusson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Magnusson.
A frustrated look appears on Stankovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stankovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson keeps control of Stankovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magnusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stankovic sizes up Magnusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stankovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stankovic scores with a nice right hand.
Djordje Stankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Stankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magnusson tries to land a front kick but Stankovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stankovic takes a swing at Magnusson's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic lands with an overhand left.
Stankovic throws out a powerful jab.
Stankovic looks to land a right hand but Magnusson moved out of range.
Magnusson throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target.
Stankovic scores with a body shot.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Magnusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Stankovic moves away from the strike by Magnusson.
Magnusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magnusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic connects with the punch.
That has opened up Marty Magnusson's cut even more.
A punch combination from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Magnusson misses with a low kick.
Stankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Magnusson ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Magnusson throws a wild body kick that Stankovic sees coming a mile off.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Magnusson's head back.
Stankovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnusson misses with a straight right.
Magnusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stankovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnusson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stankovic. Magnusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic throws a nice looking combination but Magnusson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stankovic.
Magnusson slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Magnusson's head back.
A jab from Stankovic finds it's way through Magnusson's defenses.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Magnusson avoids nicely.
Good work by Stankovic as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Stankovic.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Magnusson misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Stankovic.
Stankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Magnusson blocks a jab.
Magnusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Magnusson's head but Magnusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic slips under a jab from Magnusson.
Magnusson tries to move into range but Stankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stankovic scores with a three punch combo!
Magnusson tries to land a leg kick but Stankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Magnusson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Magnusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnusson tries to counter with a clinch but Stankovic shakes him off and moves away.
Magnusson connects with a nice looking jab.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Magnusson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magnussons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The cut above Marty Magnusson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnusson staying out of range there.
Magnusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Magnusson.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnusson throws a shot from downtown. Stankovic moves away and avoids it.
Stankovic misses with the combination.
A big left from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Stankovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnusson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marty Magnusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djordje Stankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magnusson 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 Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Magnusson!
After the big win, Marty Magnusson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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