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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Henson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Henson.
Henson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Henson misses the shot to the body.
Henson throws a hook to the side of Magetsu's head but Magetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson tries to clinch up.
Henson works the jab nicely.
Magetsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Henson.
Magetsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Magetsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henson's calf.
Magetsu throws a shot to the body.
Magetsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magetsu slips under a jab from Henson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magetsu can pounce on him.
Henson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magetsu.
Henson throws a good cross that connects.
Magetsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Henson misses with a shot to the body
and Magetsu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magetsu throws a hook but Henson avoids it easily.
Magetsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Magetsu.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Henson cracks Magetsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henson defending well as Magetsu loads up on a big left hand.
Magetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Magetsu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henson!
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henson.
Magetsu takes a swing at Henson's ribcage but misses.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magetsu stuffs the takedown.
Magetsu slips under a jab from Henson.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
A big left from Henson misses.
Magetsu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Henson misses with a hook.
Magetsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henson's head backwards.
Henson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magetsu scores with a leg kick.
Magetsu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magetsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magetsu defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Henson lunges at Magetsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magetsu's hand.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magetsu takes a swing at Henson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henson is looking to clinch but Magetsu is avoiding it.
Magetsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Magetsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magetsu tries to avoid it but Henson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magetsu to the ground. Magetsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
Magetsu throws a low kick, looking for Henson's leg but Henson calmly moves out of range.
Magetsu misses with a wild body shot.
Magetsu thumps Henson with a low kick.
Magetsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Magetsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Henson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magetsu can pounce on him.
Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magetsu at a distance.
Henson looking to score a takedown here. Magetsu is defending well but Henson drives through and ends up in Magetsu's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet but Henson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Magetsu is keeping the position.
Henson wants to control from the top but Magetsu keeps moving.
Magetsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magetsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magetsu throws a low kick but Henson avoids it.
Magetsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henson closes the distance but Magetsu moves to the side
and Magetsu counters with a body kick that stops Henson in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
A big left from Henson misses.
Henson throws a looping overhand right but Magetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Henson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magetsu.
Aldo Magetsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Magetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magetsu throws a low kick but Henson moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magetsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henson.
Magetsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henson tries to clinch there but Magetsu circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henson moves away.
Magetsu throws a hook but Henson blocks it.
Henson lunges at Magetsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magetsu's hand.
Magetsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson shoots in for a double leg but Magetsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Magetsu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henson, as that shot connected.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henson checks a low kick from Magetsu.
Magetsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magetsu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henson. Henson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magetsu slips a straight right by Henson.
Magetsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
Magetsu connects with a looping right hand.
Henson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Henson there.
Henson throws out a loose jab but Magetsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magetsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
A slow jab from Magetsu misses its intended target.
Henson moves out of range of the body kick from Magetsu.
Henson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Magetsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henson throws a hook but Magetsu avoids it easily.
Henson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Magetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henson walks into a stiff left hand from Magetsu.
Henson lands a glancing blow to the side of Magetsu's head.
Magetsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson walks into a jab.
Magetsu punishes Henson's body with a nice straight punch.
Henson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magetsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magetsu thows a body kick. Henson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Magetsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magetsu.
Magetsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henson.
Henson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magetsu throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu looks to throw the jab but Henson is out of range.
Henson throws a body punch but Magetsu moves out of range.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
Magetsu is looking to slow Henson down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magetsu - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henson missing with a left hand there. Magetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henson stuns Magetsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magetsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Magetsu does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magetsu cracks Henson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henson connects with a single shot there.
Magetsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magetsu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henson. That did some damage!
Henson throws a jab when Magetsu was well out of range.
Magetsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henson's head backwards.
That kick from Magetsu tenderised Henson's leg. Henson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magetsu - the referee stops the clock and Henson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magetsu. Henson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magetsu misses with a looping right.
Henson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henson misses with a wild body shot.
Magetsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Magetsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magetsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magetsu misses the shot to the body.
Henson throws a poor cross that misses
and Magetsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Magetsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Magetsu tenderised Henson's leg. Henson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magetsu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henson misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henson lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Henson.
Henson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Magetsu.
Henson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magetsu.
Nice takedown defense from Magetsu. No joy for Henson on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Magetsu clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magetsu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henson scrambles back to his feet.
Magetsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magetsu.
Magetsu moves away from the strike by Henson.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magetsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magetsu tests Henson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magetsu lands with a nice body punch.
Magetsu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magetsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magetsu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Henson misses.
Henson misses with a hook. Magetsu ducked under it nicely.
Magetsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magetsu lands with a right hand.
Magetsu slips a jab from Henson.
Henson looks to throw the jab but Magetsu is out of range.
Henson avoids the body shot from Magetsu.
Magetsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henson's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magetsu - that will leave a mark!
Henson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Magetsu misses the target.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magetsu looks for the body kick but Henson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henson throws a right and a left that Magetsu avoids nicely.
Magetsu tries to work over Henson's front leg with a kick but Henson checks it.
Henson lands with a hook. Magetsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henson misses with a hook. Magetsu ducked under it nicely.
Henson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henson lands a lovely overhand right.
Magetsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Magetsu throws a body punch but Henson moves out of range.
Magetsu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Henson.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Henson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magetsu is fending him off so far but Henson persists. Nope, Magetsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Magetsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Magetsu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henson is out of range and Magetsu settles back down.
Magetsu defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Magetsu.
Henson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magetsu.
Henson tries to move into range but Magetsu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Henson throws a body punch but Magetsu moves out of range.
Henson looks to land a left hand but Magetsu moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson lands a nice shot that snaps Magetsu's head back.
Magetsu throws a hook to the side of Henson's head but Henson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson sizes up Magetsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henson checks the leg kick.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magetsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Henson as he connects with a hook.
Magetsu avoids the body shot from Henson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu loads up on a big right hand but Henson slips the punch.
Henson connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henson throws a poor cross that misses
and Magetsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henson thinking.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
Magetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Magetsu had his way with Bradley Henson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magetsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magetsu jabs Henson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henson ducks under a wild hook from Magetsu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magetsu.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Magetsu looks to throw the jab but Henson is out of range.
Henson checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Henson misses.
Henson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Henson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magetsu.
Henson throws a hook but Magetsu avoids it easily.
Henson moves away from the strike by Magetsu.
Magetsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Henson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magetsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Henson's head.
Magetsu lands with a right hand.
Henson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magetsu.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Magetsu lands a jab to the head.
Bradley Henson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Magetsu throws a looping overhand right but Henson ducks down to avoid it.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magetsu.
Henson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henson shoots in for a takedown but Magetsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but Magetsu slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henson throws a looping overhand right but Magetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Magetsu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henson cracks a nice hook into Magetsu's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu misses with a looping left.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magetsu!
Henson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magetsu keeps working.
Magetsu isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu regains half guard.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet.
Henson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magetsu's head.
Henson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magetsu defending well though.
Henson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aldo Magetsu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magetsu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Magetsu!
Aldo Magetsu retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Aldo Magetsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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