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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furry Monster Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furry Monster Truck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Furry Monster Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Magnusson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monster Truck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magnusson is in Monster Truck's guard.
Magnusson lands a couple of elbows.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnusson throws a big elbow that misses.
Magnusson looking to pass the guard.
Magnusson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magnusson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster Truck wants to stand and escape but Magnusson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson throws an elbow that misses. Monster Truck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magnusson's guard. Nice move by Monster Truck!
Magnusson is pulling down on Monster Truck's head. It's preventing any offense from Monster Truck, at least for the moment.
Magnusson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monster Truck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monster Truck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monster Truck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magnusson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monster Truck has managed to get both his arms back between Magnusson's legs - danger averted.
Magnusson has his hands on Monster Truck's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magnusson misses with an uppercut.
Monster Truck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monster Truck as he avoids it easily.
Monster Truck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magnusson sprawls and moves away.
Magnusson scores with a decent looking hook.
Magnusson looks to throw the jab but Monster Truck is out of range.
Monster Truck feinted with a counter takedown.
Magnusson misses with an uppercut.
Monster Truck tries to counter with a takedown but Magnusson is quick to defend against it.
Magnusson gets a takedown into half guard.
Magnusson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster Truck is staying active underneath Magnusson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magnusson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magnusson misses with a head shot. Monster Truck uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magnusson throws a strike but Monster Truck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magnusson trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magnusson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magnusson looks to land a left hand but Monster Truck moved out of range nicely.
Magnusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monster Truck moves away.
Magnusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster Truck.
Monster Truck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnusson looks to throw the jab but Monster Truck is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster Truck moves away from the strike by Magnusson.
Monster Truck tries to counter with a takedown but Magnusson is quick to defend against it.
Magnusson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monster Truck has one foot on Magnusson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monster Truck circles away.
Monster Truck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnusson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monster Truck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a looping overhand right but Monster Truck ducks down to avoid it.
Monster Truck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magnusson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monster Truck tries to avoid it but Magnusson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monster Truck to the ground. Monster Truck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monster Truck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson misses with a wild combination.
Magnus Magnusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnusson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monster Truck slips a straight right by Magnusson.
Monster Truck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magnusson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Monster Truck is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Magnusson lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monster Truck to the ground. Magnusson is now in Monster Truck's guard.
Magnusson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnusson throws an elbow that misses. Monster Truck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magnusson's guard. Nice move by Monster Truck!
Magnusson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monster Truck is one step ahead there.
Monster Truck is fighting to break Magnusson's control of his arms but Magnusson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson striking off his back but it's not causing Monster Truck any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monster Truck wants to stand but Magnusson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Monster Truck preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magnusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monster Truck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monster Truck slips a straight right by Magnusson.
Monster Truck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magnusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Monster Truck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monster Truck.
Magnusson wants to improve his position but instead Monster Truck has moved into half guard.
Magnusson wants to control but Monster Truck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster Truck wants to get back to his feet.
Magnusson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson wants to get back to full 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.
Magnusson wants to control but Monster Truck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magnusson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magnusson trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monster Truck tries to stand but Magnusson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magnusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monster Truck.
Magnusson throws a jab when Monster Truck was well out of range.
Magnusson throws a hook but Monster Truck blocks it.
Monster Truck tries to counter with a takedown but Magnusson is quick to defend against it.
Magnusson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monster Truck's guard.
Magnusson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnusson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnusson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnusson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furry Monster Truck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monster Truck wants to stand and escape but Magnusson is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magnusson trying to control but Monster Truck is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnusson throws a hook but Monster Truck blocks it.
Magnusson throws a lazy uppercut
and Monster Truck counters with a shoot takedown. Magnusson fights it but they end up in guard.
Magnus Magnusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson has Monster Truck pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magnusson is on top in guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magnusson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnusson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Furry Monster Truck.
I think Magnusson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Magnusson!
Magnus Magnusson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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