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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Magrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magrath's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park- Faint. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Magrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick.
Magrath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magrath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Magrath dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Magrath's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Magrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magrath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Magrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Magrath moves into the clinch.
Magrath keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Magrath keeps him there for the moment.
Magrath being controlled against the cage.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magrath but Magrath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magrath bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magrath is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenkins is defending well.
Magrath stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath takes one to the chin there.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Magrath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Magrath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magrath has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins throws a lazy body kick
and Magrath counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magrath.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magrath wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Magrath is breathing heavily.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magrath being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath stands up from Jenkins's guard - Magrath perhaps looking for a knockout.
Magrath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Magrath fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magrath.
Magrath moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins motions for Magrath to come forward. Jenkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dan Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magrath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magrath gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magrath is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Magrath counters with a shoot takedown. Jenkins fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magrath is one step ahead there.
Magrath gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Magrath dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magrath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magrath slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magrath shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Magrath has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
so Magrath counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magrath drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Magrath off! Magrath jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Magrath thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magrath defending well though.
Cole Magrath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magrath wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Magrath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magrath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magrath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins postures up in Magrath's guard and throws a big left but Magrath blocks it.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Magrath keeps moving.
Jenkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magrath looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magrath looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magrath!
Magrath wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jenkins, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Magrath stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magrath is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Magrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jenkins.
A shot to the liver by Magrath. Beautiful body shot.
Magrath shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magrath decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jenkins to his feet.
Magrath closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Magrath decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!
Cole Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magrath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Cole Magrath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Magrath tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Magrath. Magrath gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Magrath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magrath moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins lands a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Magrath shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magrath takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magrath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Magrath dominated that second round.
That's time! Magrath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magrath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magrath gets full guard.
Jenkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magrath changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magrath goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jenkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magrath but great work by Jenkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins looking to control but instead Magrath has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magrath is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Magrath fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Magrath lands a head kick!
Magrath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by Jenkins.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Magrath postures up.
Jenkins tries to kick Magrath off but Magrath keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Magrath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Magrath's head to control him but Magrath postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath seems to be working for a kimura but Jenkins defends the submission attempt.
Magrath in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jenkins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Magrath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Magrath!
Cole Magrath decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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