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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Magaddino (ranked 3033 p4p, 405 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 2419 p4p, 334 weight class). Anthony Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefano Magaddino!
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, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Magaddino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magaddino shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Magaddino is controlling the position.
Magaddino content to stall in guard here.
Magaddino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaddino wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to work over Magaddino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magaddino wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magaddino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Magaddino's takedown attempt.
Magaddino wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaddino is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaddino or not.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magaddino dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Magaddino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magaddino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Magaddino's knee but Magaddino avoids it well.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magaddino wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Magaddino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaddino's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Magaddino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Magaddino is rocked!
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Magaddino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magaddino takes a shot to the head.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magaddino with a big uppercut! Magaddino tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magaddino to the mat! Magaddino covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
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RATING
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