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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gretar Magnason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gretar Magnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnason throws a body kick that misses.
Lobov throws a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Magnason blocks the low kick.
It looked like Magnason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magnason stuffs the takedown.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but Magnason shows good takedown defense.
Magnason moves into range and clinches up with Lobov.
Lobov prevents Magnason from breaking the clinch.
Magnason wants a takedown.
Magnason is trying to force a seperation but Lobov has the dominant position.
Magnason looking for a takedown.
Lobov decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobov is keeping the position for now.
Magnason trying to control but Lobov is working from the bottom.
Magnason wants to get up but he can't break Lobov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnason.
Magnason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobov is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lobov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magnason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lobov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magnason has Lobov in his guard.
Lobov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lobov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magnason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magnason trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magnason uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magnason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobov but Lobov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gretar Magnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobov has Magnason up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magnason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magnason is trying to pull guard but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.
Magnason is breathing heavily.
Lobov manages to break the clinch.
Lobov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Lobov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magnason is defending well.
Magnason fails to pull guard.
Magnason drags the fight down to the ground.
Magnason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lobov on the ground.
Lobov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lobov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magnason, up you get!
Magnason is looking to clinch.
Lobov tries to keep at a distance but Magnason has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobov pulls Magnason in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny Lobov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lobov clinches with his opponent.
Lobov successfully pulls guard.
Magnason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lobov is proving hard to escape from.
Lobov keeping moving, preventing Magnason from controlling successfully.
Magnason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lobov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnason is looking to stand up but Lobov won't let him.
Lobov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnason closes the distance and clinches up with Lobov, looking for a takedown. Magnason pushes Lobov against the cage but Lobov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lobov.
Lobov has Magnason up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lobov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gretar Magnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magnason.
Lobov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobov tries to clinch but Magnason moves out of range.
Magnason swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Lobov.
Lobov clinches up with Magnason and pushes him back against the cage.
Lobov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magnason after a bit of a struggle.
Lobov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magnason managing to block the knees to the body from Lobov.
Magnason slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov tries to score a body lock takedown but Magnason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lobov presses Magnason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magnason stops a takedown attempt from Lobov.
Lobov lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnason backwards.
Magnason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lobov stalling the fight.
Lobov jumps guard.
Magnason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lobov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lobov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magnason is looking to stand up but Lobov won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobov controls Magnason momentarily but Magnason frees himself.
Magnason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lobov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lobov closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Magnason to work.
Lobov stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lobov prevents it.
Magnason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lobov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gretar Magnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnason fails to pull guard.
Lobov jumps into guard, dragging Magnason to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnason looking to sit in guard and control but Lobov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lobov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lobov rushes Magnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov breaks from the clinch.
Lobov avoids the head kick by Magnason.
Magnason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobov tries to avoid it but Magnason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobov to the ground. Lobov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobov moves into the clinch.
Lobov drags the fight down to the ground.
Lobov trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Magnason has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lobov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magnason uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobov has his feet on Magnason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lobov shoots in and drives through. Magnason sprawls well.
Magnason half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lobov misses with a head kick.
Lobov tries for a takedown but Magnason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magnason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lobov.
Magnason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magnason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lobov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobov looks to land a left hand but Magnason moved out of range nicely.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gretar Magnason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobov avoids the head kick by Magnason.
Lobov throws a head kick but Magnason moves out of range.
Lobov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnason moves into the clinch.
Lobov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnason leaves Lobov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magnason motions for Lobov to come forward. Magnason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magnason defends it nicely.
Magnason clinches up with Lobov and pushes him back against the cage.
Gretar Magnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny Lobov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lobov is working Magnason over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Lobov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lobov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Lobov!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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