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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gauti Geirsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Mozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geirsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fjöllin Hafa vakað. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mozzi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozzi pushes Geirsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Geirsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Geirsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mozzi clinches up against the cage.
Geirsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mozzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mozzi is working Geirsson over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Geirsson obliges.
Mozzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but Mozzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mozzi moves into the clinch.
Mozzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mozzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Geirsson has double underhooks.
Geirsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mozzi uses from the top position.
Mozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Geirsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Geirsson tries to get out of the position.
Mozzi pushing down on Geirsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Geirsson wants to get back to full guard.
Mozzi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozzi trying to control the pace.
Geirsson is trying to control but can't.
Mozzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Geirsson wants to get back to full guard.
Geirsson is looking to control Mozzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geirsson avoid being mounted?
Mozzi working over Geirsson with some ground and pound. Geirsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mozzi decides to return to a standing position.
Mozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mozzi clinches up against the cage.
Mozzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mozzi tries to clinch but Geirsson is having none of it.
Mozzi throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gauti Geirsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geirsson is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mozzi blocking some punches.
Mozzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mozzi stalling in the clinch.
Mozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mozzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Mozzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mozzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Geirsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mozzi leaves Geirsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mozzi tries to bum rush Geirsson with a series of wild strikes but Geirsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mozzi lands with an overhand left.
Mozzi jabs Geirsson right on the nose. Geirsson blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi scores with the left hand. Geirsson knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Mozzi both land. Nice combination.
Mozzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mozzi lands with a nice body punch.
Mozzi cracks Geirsson with a good jab.
Mozzi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ricardo Mozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mozzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Geirsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mozzi to the mat! Mozzi manages to get full guard.
Geirsson wants to control from the top but Mozzi keeps moving.
Geirsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geirsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi wants to stand but Geirsson is controlling the position.
Mozzi wants to sweep here but Geirsson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Geirsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Geirsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mozzi on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mozzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geirsson.
Geirsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mozzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Geirsson's head.
Geirsson looks for a takedown but Mozzi sprawls well.
Geirsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geirsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mozzi tries to sprawl out of it but Geirsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mozzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gauti Geirsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Mozzi.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mozzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mozzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geirsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozzi forces Geirsson back against the cage and clinches.
Mozzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mozzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mozzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mozzi stalls.
Mozzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Geirsson backwards.
Geirsson fails to pull guard.
Mozzi breaks the clinch.
Mozzi digs a good body shot into Geirsson's ribs.
Mozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mozzi clinches up with Geirsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mozzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geirsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mozzi tries to clinch there but Geirsson circles away.
Mozzi closes the distance and pushes Geirsson back into the cage.
Geirsson tries to throw a body punch but Mozzi avoids it by throwing Geirsson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson can't get the takedown.
Geirsson throws a head punch that misses.
Mozzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mozzi drives through and clinches with Geirsson against the cage.
Geirsson tries to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling the position.
Geirsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mozzi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mozzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Geirsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mozzi.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mozzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Geirsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mozzi wants to clinch up but Geirsson keeps it at a distance.
Ricardo Mozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mozzi moves in looking to clinch but Geirsson pushes him off.
Mozzi takes one to the chin there.
Mozzi has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mozzi.
Geirsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mozzi can't fight it off and eventually Geirsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Mozzi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mozzi is looking to sinch up a triangle. Geirsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mozzi's body to avoid the submission. Mozzi has instead reached around Geirsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mozzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Mozzi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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