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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magaba comes into the arena with Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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165 cm
37
147 lbs
37 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Judo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo gets a double leg takedown into Magaba's guard.
Judo preventing the sweep.
Judo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Judo pushes his legs off easily.
Magaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judo is one step ahead there.
Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magaba is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magaba has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Magaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Judo has wrist control.
Judo wants to sweep but no luck.
Magaba slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo won't allow Magaba to pass to mount.
Magaba is working for a submission of some sort.
Judo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judo is looking for a sweep. Magaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magaba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judo.
Judo looking for a guillotine here but Magaba defends easily.
Judo keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Judo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magaba.
Judo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaba is one step ahead there.
Magaba passes Judo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magaba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Judo wants to get back to full guard.
Judo moves into full guard.
Judo working for a triangle but Magaba defends it easily.
Judo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magaba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judo is keeping the position for now.
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Judo dives on top into guard.
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard.
Judo keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass.
Magaba is working hard here to advance position.
Magaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magaba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Judo wants to get back to full guard.
Magaba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judo's head.
Magaba is looking to advance position but Judo won't allow it.
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Judo is pressing down on Magaba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magaba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Judo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magaba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judo sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magaba has a takedown stuffed.
Magaba instigates a clinch.
Judo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magaba is trying to drag Judo to the mat but Judo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judo lands a hook that snaps the head of Magaba backwards.
Judo prevents Magaba from breaking the clinch.
Magaba gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judo.
Judo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaba is one step ahead there.
Judo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magaba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba trying to move into half guard but instead Judo has managed to sweep!
Judo preventing the sweep.
Judo looking to pass the guard.
Magaba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magaba keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass.
Judo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magaba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Judo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Judo prevents Magaba from improving his position.
Judo slows the pace down in half guard.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is refusing to be controlled, as Judo sits in half guard.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.
Judo is looking to take a break and control but Magaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magaba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
Magaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magaba trying to keep a closed guard but Judo is proving a slippery customer.
Magaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judo defends it easily.
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard.
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Judo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magaba defends it easily.
Judo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magaba passes Judo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magaba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magaba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magaba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Judo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Magaba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Judo is holding on tight.
Judo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Judo looking for submissions off his back.
Magaba seems to be working for a kimura but Judo defends the submission attempt.
Magaba wants to free his trapped foot but Judo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magaba misses with a head shot. Judo uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judo is keeping the position for now.
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 Mookie Magaba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Judo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magaba defends it well.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba moves out of range as Judo strikes.
Magaba connects with a right hand. Judo shakes it off.
Magaba looking to score a takedown here. Judo is defending well but Magaba drives through and ends up in Judo's guard.
Judo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magaba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Judo stopping the sweep attempt from Magaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judo preventing the sweep.
Magaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judo defends it easily.
Magaba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magaba moves nicely into side control.
Judo is looking for a sweep.
Magaba swings around for an armbar but Judo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magaba's guard.
Judo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Judo pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judo stands and throws Magaba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo trying to control the action but Magaba is working from the bottom.
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magaba prevents Judo from improving position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Judo looks up at the clock and then as Magaba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Judo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is trying to improve his position.
Judo tries for a kimura but Magaba is defending well.
Judo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magaba is looking to regain half guard here but Judo keeps moving and retains side control.
Judo tries to move to mount but Magaba blocks the move with his legs.
Magaba sneaks back into half guard.
Magaba wants to sweep but Judo has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba is looking for a sweep.
Magaba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Judo connects with a decent elbow.
Magaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judo is working to tighten his grip on Magaba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magaba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Judo is really squeezing tight and eventually Magaba passes out! Judo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Judo!
Jack Judo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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