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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Gauti Geirsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Geirsson's choice of entrance music: Fjöllin Hafa vakað. Magnus Gauti Geirsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Irish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geirsson is defended easily by Irish.
Irish misses with a two punch combination.
Irish fails to land with a series of punches.
Irish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geirsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Geirsson shoots for a takedown but Irish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Irish misses with the combination.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geirsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geirsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Irish!
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.
Geirsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Irish is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Geirsson unloads with some shots from mount but Irish bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish trying desperately to get to his feet.
Geirsson throwing strikes but Irish bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Irish wants to get back to his feet but Geirsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Irish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irish tries to get out of the position.
Geirsson looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geirsson clinches up against the cage.
Geirsson has Irish pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Geirsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Irish tumbling to the mat - Geirsson dives into Irish's guard.
Geirsson throwing strikes but missing.
Geirsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Irish is looking to stand up but Geirsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish keeping full guard, as Geirsson tries to pass.
Geirsson stops Irish from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irish is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Geirsson looks to land a left hand but Irish moved out of range nicely.
Geirsson tries to land a front kick but Irish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Irish's guard.
Geirsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Irish has wrist control.
Geirsson won't allow Irish to get back to his feet.
Geirsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geirsson is controlling him.
Geirsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Geirsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Irish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Geirsson dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson misses with the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Geirsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gauti Geirsson.
Irish misses with the combination.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson avoids them all with ease.
Geirsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irish is looking to break free of the clinch but Geirsson has double underhooks.
Irish can't break the clinch.
Irish wants to break free but Geirsson has control.
Irish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Geirsson has him pressed against the cage.
Irish is trying to break free.
Geirsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Geirsson prevents Irish from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Geirsson misses with a head kick.
Geirsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Irish stuffs the takedown attempt from Geirsson. Geirsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Irish.
Irish tries to bum rush Geirsson with a series of wild strikes but Geirsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geirsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Irish tries to sprawl out of it but Geirsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Irish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geirsson is breathing heavily.
Irish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geirsson.
Scott Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gauti Geirsson.
Geirsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irish avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott Irish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irish lands with a nice combination. Geirsson backs away looking to recover.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Geirsson dodges the punch combination from Irish.
Geirsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irish tries to avoid it but Geirsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irish to the ground. Irish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson avoids them all with ease.
Irish misses with a few strikes there.
Irish slips a jab and a cross from Geirsson.
Irish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Irish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irish misses with a few strikes there.
Irish fails to land with a series of punches.
Irish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geirsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Irish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irish is looking to stand up but Geirsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Irish keeping moving, preventing Geirsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson throws and elbow that misses. Irish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Geirsson's guard. Nice move by Irish!
Irish gets to his feet. Geirsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Irish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irish misses with a combination
and Geirsson counters with a shoot takedown. Irish fights it but they end up in guard.
Geirsson prevents Irish from getting back to his feet.
Geirsson landing with the ground and pound.
Geirsson trying to control but Irish is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish wants to stand and escape but Geirsson is having none of it.
Geirsson gets to his feet. Irish looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Geirsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irish tries to avoid it but Geirsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irish to the ground. Irish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irish misses with a wild combination.
Geirsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
Geirsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Irish throws a series of strikes that have Geirsson backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geirsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irish as he avoids it easily.
Irish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geirsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Gauti Geirsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Geirsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geirsson gets a clinch.
Geirsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Geirsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irish walks away with a smile on his face. Geirsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Irish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geirsson counters with a single leg into guard. Irish didn't expect that.
Irish keeping moving, preventing Geirsson from controlling successfully.
Irish kicks Geirsson off and gets to his feet.
Geirsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irish misses with a combination
and Geirsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irish won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geirsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irish explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
Irish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott Irish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irish tries to bum rush Geirsson with a series of wild strikes but Geirsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geirsson moves in looking to clinch but Irish pushes him off.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Geirsson shoots in and drives through. Irish sprawls well.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Irish.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geirsson closes the distance and clinches up with Irish, looking for a takedown. Geirsson pushes Irish against the cage but Irish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gauti Geirsson.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Geirsson shoots in but Irish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geirsson dodges the punch combination from Irish.
Irish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Irish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geirsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irish.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irish!
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Irish leaves Geirsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott Irish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geirsson closes the distance and clinches up with Irish, looking for a takedown. Geirsson pushes Irish against the cage but Irish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irish misses with a wild combination.
Geirsson dives in and grabs Irish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irish pushes down on Geirsson's head and hops out.
Geirsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geirsson is looking to clinch but Irish is avoiding it.
Irish swinging wilding here.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irish as he jumps to the side.
Irish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but Irish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geirsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geirsson has a takedown stuffed.
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geirsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geirsson counters with a single leg into guard. Irish didn't expect that.
Geirsson wants to control from the top but Irish keeps moving.
Irish wriggles free and stands up.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Geirsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irish misses with the head strike.
Irish throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gauti Geirsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Geirsson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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