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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Novo Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Artigas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artigas has chosen Candombe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Novo Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Artigas!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes with a hook.
Magalhaes lands with an uppercut that bounces Artigas off the cage and back into rage.
Magalhaes jabs Artigas right on the nose. Artigas blinks but takes it well.
Artigas is looking to clinch but Magalhaes is avoiding it.
Artigas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magalhaes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artigas closes the distance and clinches up with Magalhaes, looking for a takedown. Artigas pushes Magalhaes against the cage but Magalhaes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magalhaes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magalhaes thows a body shot but no joy.
Artigas fails with the takedown.
Novo Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Artigas.
Magalhaes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magalhaes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magalhaes throws the kick towards the body but Artigas avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artigas closes the distance and clinches up with Magalhaes, looking for a takedown. Artigas pushes Magalhaes against the cage but Magalhaes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Novo Magalhaes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artigas misses with a takedown attempt - Magalhaes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artigas dives in and grabs Magalhaes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magalhaes pushes down on Artigas's head and hops out.
Magalhaes throws a series of punches but Artigas avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Magalhaes.
Artigas looks for a takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well.
Artigas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Artigas looks gassed!
Magalhaes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magalhaes throws out a powerful jab.
Artigas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Magalhaes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Artigas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artigas closes the distance and clinches up with Magalhaes, looking for a takedown. Artigas pushes Magalhaes against the cage but Magalhaes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Magalhaes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magalhaes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artigas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magalhaes finds it's way round the side to connect with Artigas's head.
Artigas shoots for a double leg takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well. He's pushed Artigas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magalhaes lands a nice shot to the body.
Magalhaes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magalhaes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magalhaes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magalhaes throws a low kick, looking for Artigas's leg but Artigas calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes cracks Artigas with a good jab.
Magalhaes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magalhaes lands a jab to Artigas's midsection.
Magalhaes misses with a head kick.
Magalhaes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Artigas moves forwards but Magalhaes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magalhaes, as that shot connected.
Magalhaes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magalhaes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Artigas backs up against the cage.
It looks like Julio Artigas has been cut.
Magalhaes throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magalhaes with a nice cross.
Magalhaes lands with a straight right. Artigas didn't see that one coming.
Artigas is rocked!
Artigas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Artigas is still on wobbly legs! Can Magalhaes finish him?
Novo Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magalhaes drops Artigas with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Artigas! Magalhaes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Novo Magalhaes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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