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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music. Jackson Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lisandro Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savage.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage looks for a takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Magalhaes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magalhaes fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magalhaes swinging wildly here.
Magalhaes keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magalhaes defends well and Savage ends up having to push Magalhaes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lisandro Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage tries to pull guard but Magalhaes won't allow it.
Magalhaes manages to break the clinch.
Magalhaes throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magalhaes keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes being controlled here, momentarily.
Magalhaes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magalhaes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savage passes Magalhaes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magalhaes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!
Magalhaes is looking for the choke from the back position but Savage is controlling his hands well.
Magalhaes is trying to stick to Savage's back but Savage is turning into Magalhaes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Magalhaes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage drops back looking for a leg! Magalhaes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magalhaes manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Magalhaes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage 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.
Magalhaes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magalhaes working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Magalhaes defends the submission attempt.
Magalhaes actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes gets back to full guard.
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Magalhaes is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magalhaes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savage!
Savage tries to hold on but Magalhaes postures up.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magalhaes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magalhaes's back!
Savage is hanging on to Magalhaes's back as he tries to escape.
Savage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magalhaes is defending well though. Savage let's go of the attempt for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage is looking for the choke from the back position but Magalhaes is controlling his hands well.
Magalhaes wants to control his opponent's hands but Savage gets his hands free.
Savage is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Savage on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magalhaes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Magalhaes wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magalhaes is defending well though. Savage let's go of the attempt for now.
Magalhaes tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magalhaes scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magalhaes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Magalhaes, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Magalhaes against the cage but Magalhaes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magalhaes misses with the combination.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magalhaes as he avoids it easily.
Lisandro Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Savage shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magalhaes is trying to defend but Savage finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magalhaes is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Savage blocks the strikes from Magalhaes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to full guard.
Magalhaes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magalhaes actively working from the bottom here.
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magalhaes defends it well.
Magalhaes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magalhaes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magalhaes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Magalhaes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magalhaes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magalhaes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magalhaes is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Magalhaes is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magalhaes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is thwarting Magalhaes's attempts to control the position.
Magalhaes is not content to let Savage control the position.
Jackson Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magalhaes is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magalhaes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savage wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Magalhaes manages to get to full guard.
Magalhaes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magalhaes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Magalhaes's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magalhaes controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Magalhaes keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magalhaes blocks a head kick by Savage.
Magalhaes misses with a double jab.
Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savage wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping him busy.
Magalhaes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magalhaes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to half guard.
Magalhaes struggling a bit here.
Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep.
Magalhaes can't do much from the bottom here.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep.
Savage tries for a kimura but Magalhaes is defending well.
Savage working away.
Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magalhaes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magalhaes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is trying to control Savage's posture but Savage avoids it.
Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magalhaes is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.
Magalhaes can't do much from the bottom here.
Savage has hold of Magalhaes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magalhaes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Savage cranks the arm and Magalhaes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magalhaes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jackson Savage!
A less than humble Jackson Savage misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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