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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Get Wet About Don (ranked 115 p4p, 258 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 16 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath missing with a left hand there. About Don was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
About Don looks for a takedown but Magrath sprawls well.
About Don shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magrath is trying to defend but About Don finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magrath wants to improve his position but About Don is controlling well.
Magrath is not content to let About Don control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magrath is just riding it out for now. About Don eventually gives up the hold.
Magrath trying to control but About Don postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don is figuring out what he wants to do next.
About Don thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magrath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magrath is refusing to be controlled, as About Don sits in half guard.
About Don is trying to work for a kimura but Magrath is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
About Don is trying to control. Magrath wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magrath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from About Don.
About Don throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
About Don wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magrath keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
About Don fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
About Don stuns Magrath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
About Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from About Don.
Magrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath thumps About Don with a low kick.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
About Don throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
About Don takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath connects with a body shot that sends About Don's belly button to the back.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt About Don.
About Don listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
About Don throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magrath's waist but Magrath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing About Don off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Magrath throws a leg kick but About Don sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magrath lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
About Don gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind About Don 's knee.
About Don looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magrath avoids the body shot from About Don.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from About Don.
Magrath stuffs the takedown.
Magrath takes a swing at About Don's ribcage but misses.
About Don checks the leg kick.
About Don 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
About Don on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
About Don darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
About Don misses with a jab to the body
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
About Don scores with the left hand. Magrath knows he should have avoided that one.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
About Don fails with a takedown attempt.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and About Don counters with a takedown into side control.
Magrath is trying to improve his position.
Magrath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
About Don lands with a punch from half guard.
About Don is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
About Don swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Magrath is now in About Don's guard. A big mistake from About Don there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don is pulling down on Magrath's head. It's preventing any offense from Magrath, at least for the moment.
About Don looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magrath passes into half guard.
About Don trying to get back to full guard but Magrath takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magrath prevents About Don from getting the reversal.
Magrath controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magrath controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don working to try and regain half guard.
Magrath fails to take his opponent's back.
About Don tries to improve his position but instead Magrath has taken his back!
Magrath struggling to keep hold of the position.
About Don just trying to survive but Magrath is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
About Don tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magrath is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
About Don rolls, trying to escape but Magrath keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
About Don is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling About Don to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
About Don moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
About Don takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
About Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath tries a low kick but About Don avoids it.
About Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
It looked like About Don was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
About Don checks a low kick from Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. About Don saw that one coming.
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
About Don misses with a telegraphed body shot
and About Don takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
About Don gets a takedown into half guard.
About Don is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Magrath to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Get Wet About Don overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
About Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Magrath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
About Don in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
About Don controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
About Don stands up over Magrath, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
About Don trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
About Don throws a big elbow that misses.
Get Wet About Don has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don is looking to work some ground and pound but Magrath has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
About Don trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
About Don closes the distance and clinches up with Magrath, looking for a takedown. About Don pushes Magrath against the cage but Magrath circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
About Don shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magrath as he jumps to the side.
Magrath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magrath lands a body shot.
About Don looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magrath is fending him off so far but About Don persists. Nope, Magrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Magrath throws out a counter right but About Don avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
letting About Don counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Magrath moves away from the strike by About Don.
About Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
About Don throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magrath counters with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. About Don moves away and avoids it.
About Don misses with a body shot.
About Don misses with a shot to the body
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
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!
About Don blocks a low kick nicely.
Magrath scores with a punch to the head.
About Don scores with a jab. Magrath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
About Don misses with a body shot.
About Don is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
About Don throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Get Wet About Don.
I think Magrath 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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