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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mombasa Magabi (ranked 400 p4p, 788 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (ranked 25 p4p, 52 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mombasa Magabi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod scores with a jab. Magabi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magabi throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacLeod connects with a body shot that sends Magabi 's belly button to the back.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Magabi moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Magabi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magabi .
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
Magabi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magabi tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacLeod rushes Magabi and presses him up against the cage.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magabi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magabi .
Magabi misses with a body punch.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magabi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magabi has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
MacLeod has his foot on Magabi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magabi works his way back into a safe position though.
MacLeod looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magabi passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi controlling the position.
Magabi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from MacLeod but he's now mounted!
MacLeod is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacLeod tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
MacLeod is just holding on here. Magabi manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi has the hooks in. MacLeod is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magabi not allowing MacLeod to control his hands.
MacLeod tries to escape but Magabi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magabi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magabi scores with a body shot.
MacLeod swings for the body but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi with the inside leg kick.
Magabi tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magabi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magabi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by MacLeod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacLeod.
Magabi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Magabi 's shoulder, as Magabi tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod forces Magabi back against the cage and clinches.
Magabi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magabi blocking some punches.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Magabi tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Magabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Magabi controls his hands.
Magabi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magabi is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magabi walks away with a smile on his face. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magabi rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Magabi coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod with a jab.
MacLeod cracks Magabi with a good jab.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Magabi ducked under it nicely.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Magabi slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Magabi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Magabi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi is looking to counter punch.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
Magabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magabi just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magabi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Magabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod lands a jab.
Panda MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Magabi .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from MacLeod misses.
Magabi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magabi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod works Magabi 's body with a nice hook.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magabi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Magabi .
Magabi throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magabi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magabi looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod lands with a straight right. Magabi didn't see that one coming.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magabi .
Mombasa Magabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi misses the shot to the body.
Magabi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Magabi avoids the punch easily.
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. Magabi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Magabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
Magabi throws a body kick that misses.
Magabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Magabi .
A swing and a miss from Magabi .
Magabi digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi scores with a shot to the body.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Magabi throws the kick towards the body but MacLeod avoids it.
Magabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magabi thuds a left hand into MacLeod's body.
Magabi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Magabi is looking for a counter combo.
Magabi needs to keep his hands up - MacLeod had a free shot at his head there.
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 Mombasa Magabi .
I think MacLeod 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda MacLeod!
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