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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titus Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a low kick.
Overeem is looking to chop away at Magnusson's legs.
Overeem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Overeem.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magnusson.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magnusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overeem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magnusson checks it well.
Overeem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magnusson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Overeem's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnusson won't allow Overeem to sweep him here.
Magnusson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magnusson has Overeem in his guard.
Overeem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magnusson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Overeem has passed into side control.
Overeem takes a little break here. Magnusson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson gets back to half guard.
Magnusson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
Magnusson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnusson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overeem defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stays in close to Magnusson's body and controls the position.
Magnusson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Overeem content to stall in guard here.
Magnusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnusson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnusson is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Titus Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Overeem throws a looping overhand right but Magnusson ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Magnusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Magnusson wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
Overeem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Overeem misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magnusson checks a leg kick.
Magnusson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Overeem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Overeem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magnusson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overeem lands the left hand.
It looks like Alvin Magnusson has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Magnusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnusson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magnusson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnusson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magnusson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem swings for the body but Magnusson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overeem.
Overeem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnusson.
Magnusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Titus Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
Magnusson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Overeem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magnusson checks it well.
Overeem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magnusson defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
Titus Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Magnusson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Overeem tries to land a leg kick but Magnusson saw it coming and moves away.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overeem.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. Magnusson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Titus Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvin Magnusson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Magnusson persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem throws a leg kick that misses.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Overeem.
Overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magnusson. That did some damage!
Overeem lands a big head kick that sends Magnusson tumbling to the mat! Overeem takes a step backwards and waves Magnusson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Magnusson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magnusson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeez, Alvin Magnusson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a straight right.
Magnusson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magnusson checks the leg kick.
Overeem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overeem lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alvin Magnusson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magnusson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnusson.
Overeem lands a brutal head kick. Magnusson looks out on his feet and Overeem throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Titus Overeem!
During a confident post fight interview, Titus Overeem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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