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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Animal by Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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278 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Powers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson digs a good hook to Powers's body.
Magnusson misses with a hook. Powers ducked under it nicely.
Powers misses with a takedown
letting Magnusson counter with a right hand.
Magnusson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Powers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magnusson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magnusson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers throws a series of punches but Magnusson moves out of range.
Magnusson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magnusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnusson catches Powers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magnusson throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Magnusson. That snapped Powers's head back.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Magnusson.
Magnusson tries to sprawl but Powers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Powers is trying to control the action in half guard but Magnusson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
Magnusson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Magnusson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Powers trying to control the pace.
Magnusson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Magnusson defends the submission attempt.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Magnusson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
Magnusson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnusson pushes Powers off looking to stand but Powers dives back in and keeps control.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Magnusson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magnusson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnusson tries to get out of the position.
Powers looks gassed!
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson tries to kick Powers off but Powers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powers uses his free foot to push down on Magnusson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magnusson.
Powers goes for an armbar but Magnusson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Magnusson.
Magnusson trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnusson's guard.
Magnusson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnusson, not yet.
Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magnusson's guard.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magnusson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnusson is looking to improve his position.
Magnusson trying to control from the bottom.
Magnusson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Powers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Magnusson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magnusson misses with a wild body shot.
Magnusson scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnusson scores with a body shot.
Powers is looking to clinch but Magnusson is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnusson. Powers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magnusson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Magnusson is working hard here to advance position.
Magnusson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magnusson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Powers trying to control the action but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magnusson is looking to improve his position.
Powers is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powers to get the leverage.
Magnusson wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Powers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magnusson is staying active underneath Powers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magnusson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Magnusson keeps moving.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Magnusson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powers trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
Powers gets to his feet. Magnusson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magnusson lands a nice hook to Powers's body. Powers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powers dodges the punch combination from Magnusson.
Erik Magnusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnusson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erik Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Magnusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magnusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Powers moves forwards but Magnusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magnusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Powers.
Magnusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnusson counters with a nice body shot.
Magnusson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnusson is trying to keep Powers in close.
Magnusson pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers forces his way into half guard.
Kyle Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Magnusson is defending well.
Magnusson actively working from the bottom here.
Powers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Magnusson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Powers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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