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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Minakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minakov manages to avoid it.
Minakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minakov slips under a jab.
Minakov throws a lazy right hand but Magn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magn looks to throw the jab but Minakov is out of range.
Minakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magn scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Minakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Minakov fails to land.
Magn lands a nice uppercut.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov misses with some punches.
Minakov tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn presses Minakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn. #BC#
Magn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov tries to clinch but Magn is having none of it.
Magn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Minakov just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big right from Minakov misses.
Magn lands with a good body shot.
Minakov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Vitaly Minakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minakov tests Magn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minakov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minakov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minakov tries to clinch but Magn is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Magn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn lands an overhand right.
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Magn slips the punch.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magn can pounce on him.
Magn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minakov wants to clinch up but Magn keeps it at a distance.
Magn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magn throws a body punch but Minakov moves out of range.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Minakov.
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minakov throws out the jab. #T2#
Magn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minakov has time to react.#ROC#
Minakov is rocked!
Minakov thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Minakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Magn finish him?
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Minakov moves to clinch but Magn breaks away
and Magn counters with a crisp right that sends Minakov to the canvas! Magn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
Einar Magn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Magn connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Stan Dup has been cut.
Dup takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magn misses the jab.
Dup walks into a straight right hand from Magn.
Dup looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dup tries to clinch up but Magn circles away and keeps his distance.
Dup wants to clinch but Magn slips to the side
and Magn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dup displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magn.
Dup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magn misses with a straight right.
And Dup tries to counter it with a takedown but Magn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dup misses with the combination.
Magn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Magn shoots in and gets a takedown into Dup's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Magn stands and steps away. Dup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magn lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Magn catches Dup right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Stan Dup's cut even more.#T1#
Magn moves in close and cracks Dup with a massive right hand! Dup, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Magn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Magn!
Einar Magn gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Shield is looking to land body kicks.
Magn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shield under the eye.#KD#
Magn catches Shield napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shield to the canvas!
#ROC#
Shield is rocked!
Magn wants to stand but Shield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shield is still in real trouble! Can Magn finish him?
Magn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shield seems to have recovered his senses.
Shield wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn slips nicely into half guard.
Magn stops Shield from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Magn controlling the pace for now.
Magn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shield to take his back!
Good control from Magn.
Magn has the hooks in. Shield is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shield is trying to stand back up.
Magn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shield.#T3#
Shield trying to control the position but Magn manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Magn.
Shield tries to escape the position.
Magn controlling the position well here. Shield rolled but Magn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Magn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Magn.
Shield is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Magn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shield just trying to survive but Magn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Magn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn 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.
#R2#
Magn jabs Shield right on the nose. Shield blinks but takes it well.
Magn scores with a nice strike.
Magn ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shield's jaw. Shield's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Magn does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Magn!
Einar Magn very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AD517
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Magn tries to clinch up
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Magn moves into the clinch.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn working aggressively here.
Magn misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
A shot in the inside from Halo. #BC2#
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Halo rushes Magn and presses him up against the cage.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Halo.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magn's brow.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo's coach down at Killer Instinct ☠ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magn moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.
Magn tries to clinch up.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Magn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halo lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Magn gets tackled into the cage by Halo. Halo maintains the clinch.
Magn lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Halo is working for takedown but Magn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards. #T2#
Halo misses with some punches.
Magn lands with a light punch inside.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Magn misses with some punches.
Magn blocks a body shot from Halo.
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Magn misses with some punches.
Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Magn down.
Halo connects with a looping right hand.
Magn moves to clinch but Halo breaks away
and Halo counters with a good low kick that Magn was not able to check.
Halo thumps Magn with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Donk. Halo catches Magn right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Halo has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Halo scores with a leg kick.
Magn tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Magn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halo catches Magn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magn takes one on the button.#KD2#
Halo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Magn to the ground! Halo dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Magn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
Halo wants to control the pace but Magn is squirming around nicely.
Oh Magn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halo controlling his opponent.
Magn seems to have got his legs back now.
Halo tries to control but Magn wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Magn hang on?
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchizedek Halo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Magn blocks the leg kick.
Halo connects with a looping right hand.
Magn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Halo moves into the clinch.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magn tries to clinch up.
Halo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halo thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Magn rushes Halo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magn working aggressively here.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo throws an elbow that misses.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Magn blocking some punches.
Halo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Magn misses with some punches.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo has had enough of the clinch but Magn keeps him there for the moment.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Magn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
Magn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo looking to slow down the pace here.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo scores with a hook to the body.
Magn misses with some punches.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Halo looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Magn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Halo tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Einar Magn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short left from Magn.
Magn pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magn misses with the head strike.
Magn working aggressively here.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo cracks Magn with a nice body shot.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Magn clinches with his opponent.
Magn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo lands a body punch.
Magn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magn working aggressively here.
Halo misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halo.
Halo tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
#T1#
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo blocking some punches.
Magn working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Halo blocking some punches.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Halo.
Magn misses with some punches.
Halo tries to stall but Magn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Halo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Magn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Halo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magn tries to break free.
Halo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Magn.#T3##SUB2#
Magn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halo gets his way!
Halo controlling well, preventing Magn from escaping the position.
Melchizedek Halo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melchizedek Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magn is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halo controlling the positon.
Magn tries to break free.
#T4#
Good control from Halo.
Magn tries to escape the position.
Magn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halo's guard. Nice work there by Magn.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magn throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melchizedek Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AD514
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Magn takes the fight into the clinch.
Blaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaster is leaning against Magn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Magn.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Blaster breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Magn instigates a clinch.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster misses with the head strike.
Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn misses with the head strike.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaster.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaster.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Blaster connects with a right hand. Magn shakes it off.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magn is looking to clinch.
Blaster pushes Magn away with a front kick.
Magn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magn looks winded!
Magn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaster.
Blaster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Magn forces Blaster back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaster lands a high kick!
Einar Magn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaster dips to his left and cracks Magn with an uppercut!
Blaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaster catches Magn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Blaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster blocking some punches.
Blaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Blaster breaks the clinch.
Magn avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Magn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster.
Blaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Blaster.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Blaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Blaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Blaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaster misses with an elbow over the top.
Magn blocking some punches.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blaster - that landed with a thud.
Blaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Magn blocking some punches.
Blaster lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Blaster lands a right hook to the body.
Magn wants to clinch up but Blaster keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaster.
Blaster scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blaster, right into the meat.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magn has time to react.#T4#
Magn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaster.
Magn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Magn walks into a jab.
Magn tries to clinch there but Blaster circles away.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magn tries to clinch but Blaster is having none of it.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Magn drives through and clinches with Blaster against the cage.
Blaster digs a right hand underneath Magn's ribcage. Magn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaster.
Magn misses with the head strike.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land.
A body shot lands from Blaster.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Magn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blaster scores with a leg kick.
Blaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magn's head.
Blaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Magn's front leg but catches the back leg as Magn tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Magn instigates a clinch.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster blocking some punches.
Blaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Blaster cracks Magn with a nice body shot.
Blaster scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaster.
Magn is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaster.
Blaster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC#
Blaster breaks the clinch.
Magn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magn tries to clinch but Blaster is having none of it.
A left lands for Blaster.
Blaster scores with a spinning back kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Blaster as he connects with a hook.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaster thumps Magn with a low kick.
Magn closes the distance but Blaster moves to the side
and Blaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Blaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaster connects with a single shot there.
Blaster keeps Magn at a distance using the push kick.
Blaster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Blaster connects with a body shot that sends Magn's belly button to the back.
Magn is looking to clinch but Blaster is avoiding it.
Blaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
Master Blaster is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magn can do to turn this around?
Magn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaster connects with a body shot that sends Magn's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Magn moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaster scores with a shot to the side of Magn's head.
Magn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blaster.
Blaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magn misses with some punches.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaster is leaning against Magn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Magn.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses.
Blaster throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Blaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blaster keeps Magn at a distance using the push kick.
Blaster connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaster cracks Magn with a good jab.
Magn moves in looking to clinch but Blaster pushes him off.
That kick from Blaster tenderised Magn's leg. Magn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaster.
Blaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Magn is rocked!
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaster finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn tries to clinch but Blaster is having none of it. #CL2#
Magn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magn seems to have recovered his senses.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Blaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaster connects with the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blaster.
Blaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Magn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Magn is looking to clinch but Blaster is avoiding it.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magn is looking to clinch.
Magn looks to clinch #KD#
and Blaster counters with a crisp one two that drops Magn! Blaster thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Magn to his feet! Magn is in big trouble!
Magn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaster cracks the inside of Magn's front leg.
Magn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Magn moves out of range easily.
Magn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaster counters with a solid body kick.
Magn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaster can pounce on him.
Blaster feints and then cracks Magn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magn down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magn tries to clinch
and Blaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blaster scores with a hook to the body. Magn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Magn clinches with his opponent.
Blaster lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blaster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magn's brow.
A shot in the inside from Blaster.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaster.
Blaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Blaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magns head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster.
A short left from Blaster.
Blaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magn with a big uppercut! Magn tries to clinch up but Blaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magn to the mat! Magn covers up and Blaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Master Blaster!
Master Blaster took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Altare punishes Magn's body with a nice straight punch.
Altare lands with a shot to the body.
Altare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Magn gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch.
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Magn is trying to maintain a safe position but Altare gets an underhook and turns Magn into the cage.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Magn is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Magn is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
A body shot lands from Altare.
We've been informed that Magn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Magn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Altare's brow.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
Magn lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Magn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altare backwards. #T1#
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Altare lands a body shot.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Magn to work.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Magn is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Magn blocking some punches.
Altare lands a body punch.
Altare cracks Magn with a nice body shot.
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land. #BC#
Altare breaks from the clinch.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Magn.
Altare is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Altare connects with an inside leg kick.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Altare wants to clinch but Magn slips to the side
and Magn counters with a nice uppercut.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Magn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altare lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.#CL#
Altare forces Magn back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magn is trying to stall.
Altare avoids the elbow strike from Magn, against the cage.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magn trying to control the position but instead, Altare has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magn into the cage.
Magn is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Magn stalling against the cage.
Altare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Magn.
Magn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn stalls.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Altare dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magn can do to turn this around?
Altare connects with a body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magn lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magn's elbow.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare is leaning against Magn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altare lands a right hand. #T1#
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Altare. #BC#
Altare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altare wants to clinch
letting Magn counter with a right hand.
Altare wants to clinch up but Magn keeps it at a distance.
Altare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magn throws an overhand right that lands on Altare's shoulder, as Altare tries to avoid the shot.
Altare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Altare misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Altare throws a low kick but Magn avoids it.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Magn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altare darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Magn with a jab.
A combination from Altare does no damage.
Altare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Magn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magn scores with a hook.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Altare lands a slapping body shot.
Magn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Altare is looking to wear down Magn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magn scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Altare has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Magn gets underhooks to prevent Altare's takedown attempt.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magn throws an elbow but misses.
Altare wants to take the fight to the mat but Magn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Magn throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare has Magn pushed against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Magn controls the action.
#T4#
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Altare blocking some punches.
Magn gets underhooks to prevent Altare's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Altare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magn lands an uppercut.
Altare has been working on his balance at Private Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Magn.
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Magn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Altare tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Nice elbow from Magn. #CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.
Altare prevents a body shot from Magn.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Magn throws a solid leg kick but Altare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magn.
Magn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altare.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Magn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altare.
Magn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magn slips a jab and a cross from Altare.
And Magn responds with a good body kick, but Altare manages to step out the way in time.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Magn checks a low kick from Altare.
Altare scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Altare misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Magn misses.#CL#
Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Magn blocks a body shot from Altare.
A hook to the body from Altare.
#T1#
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Altare's defenses.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare digs a right hand into Magn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magn's gas tank.
Magn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altare blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
Magn prevents a body shot from Altare. #T2#
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Magn's head.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Altare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Altare on the inside.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altare blocks a body shot from Magn.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Altare.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Altare pushes Magn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magn's elbow.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magns head.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magn is defending well.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Magn misses with an elbow strike.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Altare has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Altare!
John Altare very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Valentinovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentinovich.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magn if he has to take too many more of those.
Valentinovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magn at a distance.
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magn's head backwards.
Valentinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Magn.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Valentinovich.#CL#
Valentinovich has Magn up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn scores with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land. #T1#
Magn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentinovich blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Magn.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentinovich controls his hands.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
Magn works on Valentinovich's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
We've been informed that Magn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage. #BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergej Valentinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn lands a nice shot that snaps Valentinovich's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magn checks a leg kick.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentinovich misses the target.
Magn misses with a looping left.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Valentinovich scores with a punch to the head.
Valentinovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magn wants to land a leg kick but Valentinovich is out of range. #T3#
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Magn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magn misses with a low kick.
Magn throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magn slips a jab and a cross from Valentinovich.
#CL#
Valentinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Magn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentinovich or not.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Valentinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Magn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land.
I was talking to Valentinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentinovich tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Magn lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Magn.
Valentinovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magn lands a left hand.
Valentinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn cracks Valentinovich with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn lands an elbow just above Valentinovich 's eye.
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinovich.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Magn.
Valentinovich is breathing heavily.
Valentinovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valentinovich throws a combination that misses
and Magn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Valentinovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn throws a shot to the body.
Valentinovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magn moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentinovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magn moves out of range of the body kick.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valentinovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Magn lands a body shot.
Valentinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich swings for the body but Magn moves out of range.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentinovich eats them both and turns towards Magn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentinovich.
Magn misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Valentinovich gets a clinch. #T1#
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Valentinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Magn.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Valentinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valentinovich letting Magn take a breather here.
Magn blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Magn.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Magn.
#T2#
Valentinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Valentinovich.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Magn - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Valentinovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentinovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sergej Valentinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentinovich's elbow.
Magn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Magn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valentinovich's brow.
Valentinovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Magn pushes Valentinovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Magn.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Valentinovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the side of Magn's head.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Magn.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land.
Valentinovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Magn.
Magn is looking to control Valentinovich's arms but Valentinovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magn has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Magn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentinovich lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Magn blocking some punches.
Magn stalling in the clinch but Valentinovich improves position.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich lands a right hand.
Valentinovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Magn.
Magn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Magn.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn prevents a body shot from Valentinovich.
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentinovich controls the action.
Magn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentinovich backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valentinovich takes one to the side of the head.
Magn blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Magn.#CL2#
Magn forces Valentinovich back against the cage and clinches.
Valentinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Valentinovich avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Magn blocking some punches.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Magn.
Magn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinovich blocks an elbow strike.
Valentinovich prevents a body shot from Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Magn.
Magn misses with a body punch.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn pushes Valentinovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentinovich.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with some punches.
#T2#
Valentinovich is trying to break the clinch but Magn is controlling him.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Magn.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Valentinovich shrugs off.
Magn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magn blocking some punches.
Valentinovich takes an elbow to the temple.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Magn.
Valentinovich takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn misses with a body punch.
Magn presses Valentinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Magn - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Magn.
Magn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Magn.
A left hand lands to the body for Magn.
Magn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magn lands a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich tries to break the clinch but Magn is controlling the position. #T3#
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Magn - that landed with a thud.
Magn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valentinovich up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinovich fails to land.
Magn works on Valentinovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Valentinovich shrugs off.
Magn presses Valentinovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Magn.
A right hand to the body from Magn.
Magn digs a right hand underneath Valentinovich's ribcage. Valentinovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Magn.
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn lands an elbow just above Valentinovich 's eye.
Magn lands a shot to the body.
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinovich blocks a body shot from Magn.
A right handed body shot lands from Magn.
Valentinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
Magn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn digs a right hand into Valentinovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentinovich's gas tank.
Valentinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentinovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Valentinovich breaks from the clinch.
Magn throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentinovich.
Magn digs a good body shot into Valentinovich's ribs.
Magn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentinovich misses with a right hand
and Magn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Magn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Einar Magn!
Our winner, Einar Magn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UGD 79:Ajax Vs Gallagher
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Aires checks a leg kick nicely.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Aires fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magn on the side of the head.
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magn is out of range and Aires settles back down.
Aires misses with a hook.
Magn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aires.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Magn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires with the counter takedown but Magn avoids it easily.
Aires looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aires moves out of range as Magn strikes.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magn gets a clinch.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Magn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magn checks it well.
Einar Magn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Magn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aires gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magn.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aires.
Aires connects with a right hand. Magn shakes it off.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aires slips under a jab.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Magn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magn swinging wildly here.
Magn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Furnace in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires scores with a shot to the body.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires lands with a nice body punch.
Magn throws a push kick but Aires slaps the foot to one side.
Aires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.
Aires with a hook.
Aires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magn misses with a lunging right hand
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magn is looking to counter the offense by Aires and move into the clinch.
Magn thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Aires checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Aires counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magn tries to kick Aires off in order to stand up. Aires Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Magn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magn is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires works his way into side control.
Aires working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magn wants to control but Aires postures up.
Magn is trying to get back to half guard.
Magn has one of Aires's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Magn is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Magn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magn is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aires passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magn!
Magn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magn is working to get back to half guard.
Aires punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aires misses with an uppercut
and Magn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires throws a series of punches but Magn moves out of range.
Aires needs to keep his hands up - Magn had a free shot at his head there.
Magn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aires connects with a body shot.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magn.
Magn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aires at a distance.
Aires throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Aires connects with a right hand. Magn shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magn walks into a stiff left hand from Aires.
Aires swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magn.
Aires takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Magn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magn misses with a leg kick
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Magn throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Magn misses with a body kick.
Aires looks to land a right hand but Magn moved out of range.
Aires throws a head kick that misses.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aires.
Aires thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magn moves forwards but Aires connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aires throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Aires lands a lovely overhand right.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Aires lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magn misses with a straight left.
Magn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aires avoids a kick to the body.
Magn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aires misses with the combination.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aires lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.#T3#
Aires on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aires swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aires scores with the left hand. Magn knows he should have avoided that one.
Magn takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Aires catches Magn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Aires drops his hands momentarily and Magn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magn is looking to slow Aires down with leg kicks.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magn moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Magn.
Magn swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Aires changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magn tries to avoid it but Aires manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magn to the ground. Magn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aires wants to land a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Aires throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aires throws a jab when Magn was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Magn blocks the low kick.
That kick from Magn tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magn misses with a kick to the body.
Magn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Magn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Aires will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires throws out a leg kick but Magn moves out of range and Aires only half commits.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Aires ducks down to avoid it.
Aires is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magn with a body shot.
Magn misses with a lunging right hand
and Aires counters with a stiff right hand.
Magn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aires.
Donk. Aires catches Magn right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a body kick that misses
and Magn counters with a low kick, right behind Aires 's knee.
Magn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Magn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Aires tried to score with a low kick but Magn checks it.
Aires misses with a hook
and Magn counters with a thumping low kick.
Magn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aires.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magn connects with a body shot that sends Aires's belly button to the back.
Magn misses with a low kick.
Magn cracks the inside of Aires's front leg.
Magn is looking to wear down Aires with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magn checks a leg kick.
Magn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a leg kick but Aires checks it.
Aires appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magn motions for Aires to come forward. Magn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Aires releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magn.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
Magn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Aires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aires passes into half guard.
Magn is trying to control but Aires manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Aires.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magn wants to hold on but Aires pushes him away.
BOOM! Aires connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Magn is trying to escape the mount.
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magn?
Aires working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magn is looking to improve his position but Aires isn't that keen on the idea.
Aires wants to control the pace but Magn is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magn is looking to get to half guard.
Aires lands a big elbow. #T4#
Aires fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aires controlling the pace for now.
Aires lands with some strikes.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aires with a couple of short strikes.
Aires landing strikes from the mount and Magn is in trouble!
Aires avoids the attempt from Magn to control.
Aires scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magn?
Aires landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aires winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
After winning the bout, Bruno Aires 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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Event:
UGD 74:Pulkkinen Vs Jitsu
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Furnace in the buildup to the fight.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a wild body kick that Magn sees coming a mile off.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magn throws a leg kick but Valentinovich moved away.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Magn down with leg kicks.
Magn checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn throws a sloppy head kick and Valentinovich moves out of range easily.
Magn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentinovich tried to score with a low kick but Magn checks it.
Valentinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magn ducks right into an uppercut from Valentinovich. #T1#
Magn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentinovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentinovich throws out the jab.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Magn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn throws a head kick that misses.
Magn scores with a jab. Valentinovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magn tests Valentinovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Magn.
Magn misses with an uppercut.
Magn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magn duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentinovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valentinovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A head kick from Valentinovich lands but Magn takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
Valentinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Magn counters with a nice body shot.
Magn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentinovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Magn walks into a stiff left hand from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a really nice looking cross but Magn seems unphased.
Magn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Magn counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Magn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Magn counters with a nice leg kick.
Magn digs a good body shot into Valentinovich's ribs.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Valentinovich looks to land a right hand but Magn moved out of range.#T3#
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magn!
Valentinovich walks into a stiff left hand from Magn.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magn!
Magn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magn tries to clinch but Valentinovich is having none of it.
Valentinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valentinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magn throws a shot from downtown. Valentinovich moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentinovich misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Magn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn lands with an uppercut that bounces Valentinovich off the cage and back into range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Magn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magn blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magn scores with a jab to the body.
Magn throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich throws out a leg kick but Magn moves out of range and Valentinovich only half commits.
Magn tries to land a front kick but Valentinovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valentinovich misses with a head kick.
Valentinovich throws a solid leg kick but Magn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentinovich.
Magn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magn blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Valentinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich lunges at Magn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magn's hand.
Magn throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
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 Einar Magn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magn blocks a jab.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magn was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Magn throws a head kick that misses.
Valentinovich connects with a crisp jab.
Magn thows a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it
letting Valentinovich counter with a right hand.
Magn throws a series of strikes that have Valentinovich backpedaling.
Valentinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Magn moves out of range easily.
Magn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentinovich.
Magn sizes up Valentinovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magn checks a leg kick.
Donk. Valentinovich catches Magn right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valentinovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Magn moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Magn lands a jab to the nose.
Magn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Einar Magn is winning the standup battle so far.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Magn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magn.
Magn thows a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Magn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magn scores with a jab to the head.
Valentinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Magn misses.
Magn checks a leg kick.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magn. #T2#
Valentinovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Magn. Beautiful body shot.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Magn down with leg kicks.
Magn wants to clinch.
Valentinovich throws a series of punches but Magn moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Valentinovich.
Some bone on bone action there as Magn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Magn there.
The fighters circling - Valentinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by Magn.
Magn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Magn is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magn.
Magn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valentinovich.#T3#
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Magn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentinovich.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Magn counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentinovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magn - the referee stops the clock and Valentinovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magn. Valentinovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Valentinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn misses with an uppercut. Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Magn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich cracks Magn with an open hand slap.
Valentinovich keeps Magn at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinovich takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Valentinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Magn.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magn.
Magn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valentinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magn tries to clinch up but Valentinovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Magn checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Valentinovich is predictable there
and Magn counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Valentinovich misses.
Magn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentinovich checks the leg kick.
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 Einar Magn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magn.
Magn tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magn checks it well.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magn walks into a jab.
Magn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentinovich. That did some damage!
Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valentinovich.
Magn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valentinovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magn connects with a leg kick. Valentinovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valentinovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.
Magn swings for the body but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magn throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentinovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Magn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Valentinovich.
Some wild striking there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws out a leg kick but Magn moves out of range and Valentinovich only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Magn. That snapped Valentinovich's head back.
Magn throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentinovich. Magn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentinovich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valentinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magn takes a step back to recover.
Valentinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentinovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magn digs a good body shot into Valentinovich's ribs.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Valentinovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentinovich throws an overhand right that lands on Magn's shoulder, as Magn tries to avoid the shot.
Magn scores with a body shot.
Magn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magn cracks Valentinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magn.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Magn.
Valentinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentinovich tried to score with a low kick but Magn checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Magn misses the target.
Valentinovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Magn counters with a straight right hand.
Magn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentinovich fakes the leg kick and cracks Magn in the body. #T3#
Valentinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Magn looks to throw a body kick
and Valentinovich counters with a good low kick that Magn was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Valentinovich misses
enabling Magn to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentinovich thows a leg kick but Magn checks it
and Magn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magn defending well as Valentinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magn.
And Valentinovich responds with a good body kick, but Magn manages to step out the way in time.
Valentinovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Magn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Magn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentinovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magn throws a sloppy head kick and Valentinovich moves out of range easily.
Valentinovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentinovich throws out a leg kick but Magn moves out of range and Valentinovich only half commits.
Valentinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sergej Valentinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magn moves out of range of the strikes.
Einar Magn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A big right from Valentinovich misses.
Valentinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Magn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magn fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Magn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magn.
Valentinovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magn scores with a body shot.
Jab from Valentinovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Magn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Einar Magn!
After winning the bout, Einar Magn 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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Ascension 0811
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Magn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arrol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arrol's corner calls for a 1-2. Arrol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arrol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arrol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arrol looks to land a left hand but Magn moved out of range nicely.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arrol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Magn closes the distance and clinches.
Arrol scores with a hook to the body.
Magn misses with a body punch.
Arrol lands with a light punch inside.
Arrol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magn's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Magn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Magn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrol backing away here, and Magn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arrol lands a body shot.
Magn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Magn as he checks the leg kick.
Arrol moves out of range of the strikes.
Arrol jabs Magn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arrol misses with a hook.
Magn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arrol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arrol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magn misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target.
Magn tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrol is wise to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Arrol.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magn lands a jab to Arrol's midsection.
Magn misses with a lunging right hand
and Arrol counters with a stiff right hand.
Magn throws a hook but Arrol blocks it.
Magn tries to move into range but Arrol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Arrol there.
A big right from Magn misses.
Magn misses with a leg kick
and Arrol counters with a nice leg kick.
Magn takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses.
Magn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arrol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arrol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Magn moves out of range of the strikes.
Magn tries to clinch there but Arrol circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magn.
Arrol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Arrol to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Magn misses.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arrol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magn throws a hook but Arrol avoids it easily.
Magn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arrol.
Magn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Arrol misses.
Nice uppercut there from Arrol.
Arrol throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Arrol sets himself, and Magn steps forward looking for the clinch! Arrol avoids it this time.
Arrol connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Magn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrol throws a low kick but Magn avoids it.
Arrol pushes Magn away with a front kick.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it.
As Magn backs away, Arrol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arrol scores with a leg kick.
Magn jabs at Arrol's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arrol.
Arrol missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn works the jab nicely.
Arrol connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Magn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arrol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magn delivers a nice body kick.
Magn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magn misses with a body kick.
Magn lands a nice hook to Arrol's body. Arrol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Arrol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arrol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arrol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magn is out of range and Arrol settles back down.
Magn thuds a left hand into Arrol's body.
Arrol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magn thuds a left hand into Arrol's body.
Magn avoids the body shot from Arrol.
A countering left hand to the body from Magn misses.
Magn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arrol throws a solid leg kick but Magn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arrol.
Nice body kick there by Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn throws a body punch but Arrol moves out of range.
Magn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magn throws a leg kick which misses Arrol's front leg but catches the back leg as Arrol tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn blocks a head kick by Arrol.
Arrol misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Arrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn cracks the inside of Arrol's front leg.
Magn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Magn thumps Arrol with a low kick.
Magn tries a head kick but it misses.
Arrol misses with a leg kick.
Magn staying out of range there.
Arrol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magn digs a good hook to Arrol's body.
Arrol throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Magn.
Magn looks to land a body kick but Arrol moved away.
Magn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arrol's calf.
A big left from Arrol misses.
Magn tries to counter with a clinch but Arrol shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arrol, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Magn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Magn.
Magn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magn looks to land a left hand but Arrol moved out of range nicely.
Magn misses with a looping left.
Arrol slips a straight right by Magn.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it.
Magn misses with a straight left.
Magn throws a hook but Arrol avoids it easily.
Arrol lands an overhand right.
Magn looks to throw the jab but Arrol is out of range.
Magn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arrol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Arrol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Magn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid body kick from Magn.
Arrol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arrol throws a jab when Magn was well out of range.
Magn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magn throws a jab when Arrol was well out of range.
Arrol scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arrol.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
William Arrol is winning the standup battle so far.
Magn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrol's sensitive parts.
Arrol misses the body punch
and Magn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arrol throws a leg kick
and Magn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Magn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrol.
Arrol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magn throws a jab when Arrol was well out of range.
Arrol walks into a left hand.
Magn is looking to clinch.
Arrol scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arrol.
Arrol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magn.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magn.
Arrol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arrol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Magn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Arrol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magn scores with a body shot.
Magn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arrol throws a lazy right hand but Magn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Magn misses.
Magn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arrol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magn.
Arrol connects with a leg kick. Magn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arrol tries to land a leg kick but Magn saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrol throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn tries to counter with a clinch but Arrol shakes him off and moves away.
Magn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range.
Magn tries to bum rush Arrol with a series of wild strikes but Arrol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arrol wants to clinch up but Magn keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Magn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arrol walks into a left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Arrol.
Arrol tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arrol's elbow.
Arrol tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Arrol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magn pushes off an throws an elbow but Arrol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arrol throws a head punch that misses.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Arrol.
Arrol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn works on Arrol's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Magn tries to circle away but Arrol has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Arrol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Magn.
#BC2#
Magn manages to break the clinch.
Arrol throws a nice head kick!
Magn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arrol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magn's calf.
Arrol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magn misses with a left hand
and Arrol counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arrol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arrol clobbers Magn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magn misses with a body kick.
Arrol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Magn misses with a body kick.
Arrol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn moves out of range of the strikes.
Magn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arrol closes the distance but Magn moves to the side
and Arrol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magn moves forwards but Arrol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arrol cracks Magn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Arrol.
Arrol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magn checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Magn misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Arrol clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magn. #CUT2#
It looks like William Arrol has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magn's elbow.
Arrol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arrol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards. #BC2#
Magn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arrol. That's going to slow Magn down.
Arrol dips to his left and cracks Magn with an uppercut!
Arrol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magn.
Magn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magn cracks Arrol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arrol, as that shot connected.
Magn tries to clinch but Arrol is having none of it.
Arrol avoids the head kick by Magn.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Arrol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arrol has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Arrol!
William Arrol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 12 Playoffs II
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Magn's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magn jabs at Garcia's body.
Magn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.
Magn lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Magn misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Magn saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magn.
Magn throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Magn slips the punch.#T1#
Magn lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Magn throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Magn lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Magn cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn misses with a head kick.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Magn manages to avoid it.
Magn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Garcia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magn 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.
Magn is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Magn has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Magn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Magn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Magn!#REVB##SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Magn pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia 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.
Magn stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Magn trying to control the position but Garcia is working away. #SU2#
Magn decides to stand back up.
Magn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
#T4#
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn misses with a low kick.
Magn tries to land a body kick
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Magn does no damage.
Garcia throws a hook but Magn avoids it easily.
Magn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Magn settles back down.
Magn lands a front kick.
Garcia moves forwards but Magn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia cracks Magn with an open hand slap.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Magn moves into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Magn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magn staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Magn.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garcia feints a jab promting Magn to slip. Garcia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Magn looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Magn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia misses with a hook
and Magn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Magn.
Garcia throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab. #CL2#
Magn drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magn works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Magn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
#BC#
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Magn lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.#CL2#
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Magn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magn cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Magn wants to stall.
#TD#
Garcia jumps into guard, dragging Magn to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magn is continuing to stall.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Magn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Magn from controlling successfully.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Magn tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Magn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Magn.
Garcia throws a hook but Magn avoids it easily.
Magn cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Magn throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Magn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Magn avoids the head kick by Garcia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magn.
Magn misses the jab.
Garcia takes a swing at Magn's ribcage but misses.
Magn moves out of range of the strikes.
Magn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn slips under a jab.
Magn throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Magn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Magn.
Magn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Magn wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Magn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Magn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Garcia misses #CL2#
and Magn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Magn, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Magn.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Garcia lands a left hand.
A short left from Magn.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magn tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Magn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Magn.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Magn lands with a shot to the body.
Magn swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Magn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Magn didn't see that one coming.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magn finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Magn.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magn lands a body shot.
Magn scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Magn moves out of range.
Well,Garcia is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
Magn lands the left hand.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Magn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magn works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Magn saw that one coming. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Magn.
Magn misses with a body kick.
Garcia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magn. That one must have hurt.
Magn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magn stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Magn ducks down to avoid it.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Magn slips the punch.#CL2#
Magn clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Magn.
Magn lands a shoulder strike.
Einar Magn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Magn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Garcia scores with a takedown into Magn's guard.#ES2#
Magn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garcia has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Einar Magn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magn.
A nice left hand lands by Magn.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Magn stalls.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Garcia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Magn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodney Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magn is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magn avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia prevents Magn from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Magn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Einar Magn!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Einar Magn!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Einar Magn!
Einar Magn wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Einar Magn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Clones Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Magn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clones Jr throws a hook to the side of Magn's head but Magn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magn lands a really nice looking cross but Clones Jr seems unphased.
Clones Jr throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Clones Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magn throws a leg kick
and Clones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magn throws a leg kick but Clones Jr checks it.
Clones Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Magn darts in and clinches Clones Jr up against the cage.
Clones Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Magn.
Good body shot from Clones Jr.
Magn lands an elbow just above Clones Jr 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clones Jr misses with some punches.
Magn tries a body shot but Clones Jr blocks it.
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as Clones Jr controls the action.
Clones Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Clones Jr fails to land.
Magn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magn's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Magn.
Magn lands with a short shot to the head.
Clones Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clones Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn works on Clones Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Magn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clones Jr prevents a body shot from Magn.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clones Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Magn misses with some punches.
Magn wants to stall.
Clones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Clones Jr misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Magn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clones Jr misses with a body shot.
Magn unleashes a big counter combination but Clones Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magn scores with a punch to the head.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
A little feinted left hand from Clones Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clones Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Clones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn looks to clinch
and Clones Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Clones Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clones Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clones Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magn moves away from the strike by Clones Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magn! But no joy.
Clones Jr moves out of range as Magn throws a body kick.
#T3#
Clones Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magn is looking to slow Clones Jr down with leg kicks.
Magn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clones Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Magn has closed the distance and engaged Clones Jr in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn tries to work over Clones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magn tries to work over Clones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clones Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn prevents a body shot from Clones Jr. #BC2#
Magn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magn.
It looked like Clones Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Clones Jr coming out on top.
Clones Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magn in his tracks.
Clones Jr throws an overhand right that has Magn reeling! Clones Jr follows up with more punches and Magn is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Clones Jr!
Don Clones Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Magn moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Mingo on the inside.
Mingo throws a head punch that misses.
Mingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Magn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magn misses with a looping right.
Mingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magn can pounce on him.
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Mingo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingo misses with a looping left.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mingo.
Mingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mingo throws a series of punches but Magn avoids them all with ease.
Magn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Magn lands a nice hook to Mingo's body. Mingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mingo avoids the body shot from Magn.
A countering left hand to the body from Mingo misses.
A shot to the body from Magn misses
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Magn has Mingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Magn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magn stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Magn.
Magn prevents a body shot from Mingo.
Magn tries a body shot but Mingo blocks it.
#T2#
Magn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Magn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magn.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mingo moves away.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mingo.
Mingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magn lands a nice hook to Mingo's body. Mingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magn misses with an uppercut. Mingo saw that one coming.
Mingo avoids the body shot from Magn.
Mingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magn's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mingo misses the jab.
Magn thows a body kick. Mingo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magn motions for Mingo to come forward. Magn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mingo! But no joy.#T3#
Magn punishes Mingo's body with a nice straight punch.
Mingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magn.
Mingo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magn misses with a body shot
and Mingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mingo misses with a wild body shot.
Mingo throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mingo if he has to take too many more of those.
Magn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mingo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Magn takes a swing at Mingo's ribcage but misses.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mingo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn connects with a leg kick. Mingo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mingo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magn misses with a body shot
and Mingo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magn throws a low kick but Mingo moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Mingo.
Mingo throws a right and a left that Magn avoids nicely.
A jab from Mingo misses.
Mingo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magn.
Mingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magn manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magn, as that shot connected.
A shot to the body from Mingo misses #KD#
and Magn counters with a crisp one two that drops Mingo! Magn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mingo to his feet! Mingo is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mingo is rocked!#CL#
Magn rushes Mingo and presses him up against the cage.
Mingo is still on wobbly legs! Can Magn finish him?
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mingo controls his hands.
Mingo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mingo controls his hands.
Magn trying to stall but Mingo improves his position.
Magn has Mingo pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hughtavious Mingo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magn manages to avoid it.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Magn throws a body punch but Mingo moves out of range.
Mingo misses with a body shot.
Mingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mingo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magn's head backwards.
Magn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mingo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magn is looking to clinch but Mingo is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingo connects with a single shot there.
Magn throws a series of punches but Mingo moves out of range.
Magn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magn blocks a jab.
Hughtavious Mingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mingo throws a hook but Magn blocks it.#T1#
Mingo thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mingo looks to throw the jab but Magn is out of range.
Magn wants to slow Mingo down by chopping away at his legs.
Mingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.
Magn tried to counter with a leg kick but Mingo avoided it.
Magn scores with a kick to the body.
Mingo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mingo throws a shot from downtown. Magn moves away and avoids it.
Magn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mingo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Magn swings for the body but Mingo moves out of range.
Mingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magn under the eye.
Magn is looking to wear down Mingo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mingo moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mingo tests Magn's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn tests Mingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magn dips to his left and cracks Mingo with an uppercut!
Mingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mingo misses with a body shot.
Magn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magn missing with a left hand there. Mingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn takes one to the side of the head.
Magn misses with a low kick.
Mingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Magn lunges at Mingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mingo's hand.
Magn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Magn throws a low kick, looking for Mingo's leg but Mingo calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Mingo misses.
Magn misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mingo! But no joy.
Mingo misses with an uppercut.
Magn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mingo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magn walks into a straight right hand from Mingo.
Mingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.
Mingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magn circles away quickly and effectively.
Mingo lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Magn. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magn swings for the body but Mingo moves out of range.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mingo is just out of range.
Mingo with a jab.
Magn throws a right and a left that Mingo avoids nicely.
Mingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magn tries to clinch up.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mingo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mingo thuds his right hand into Magn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mingo lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hughtavious Mingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mingo misses the target.
Magn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Mingo. Those never looked like landing.
Magn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mingo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magn counters with a left to the body.
Magn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mingo. Those never looked like landing.
Magn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mingo's calf.
Magn slips under a jab from Mingo.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mingo.
Magn throws a body punch but Mingo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingo checks a low kick from Magn.
Mingo takes a swing at Magn's ribcage but misses.
Mingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.
Magn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magn tries to clinch but Mingo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Mingo.
Mingo lands a jab to the nose.
Magn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Mingo slips a straight right by Magn.
Mingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magn throws out a leg kick but Mingo moves out of range and Magn only half commits.
Magn throws a head kick but Mingo moves out of range.
Magn fakes the leg kick and cracks Mingo in the body.
Magn lands a slapping body shot.
Magn lands with a nice body kick.
Mingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magn misses with a hook.
Mingo lands with a hook. Magn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magn throws a right hand that Mingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mingo also avoids with ease.
Magn moves out of range as Mingo strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magn.
Magn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn cracks Mingo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mingo throws an off balance right hand
and Magn counters with a huge left! Mingo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Magn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mingo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Magn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Einar Magn thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Ascension 0401
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Magn throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Magn avoids it with no problem.
Magn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a nice body shot.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Einar Magn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magn can pounce on him.
Magn defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Furnace in the buildup to the fight.
Magn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Magn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid body kick from Pereira.
Einar Magn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magn misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira connects with a jab.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira throws a low kick, looking for Magn's leg but Magn calmly moves out of range.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Magn off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Magn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magn connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn works the jab nicely.
Magn lands a lovely overhand right.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Pereira coming out on top.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Magn thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.
Magn misses with a straight left.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Magn counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Magn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Magn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Magn tries to score with a low kick but Pereira moves his leg out of the way.
Magn throws a leg kick that misses.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Magn had a free shot at his head there.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Magn checks it.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira feints the counter takedown.
Magn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magn is doing well to control the position and prevent Pereira from advancing to side control.#T4#
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn wants to sweep but no luck.
Magn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Magn lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magn stuns Pereira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a hook.#T1#
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira misses with a jab to the body
and Magn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pereira, as that shot connected.
Einar Magn is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Pereira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira throwing strikes from guard but Magn blocks nicely.
Magn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pereira trying to control but Magn postures up.
Pereira is staying active underneath Magn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Magn trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira wants to control but Magn is keeping busy.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Magn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magn is taking a breather. Pereira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magn is aware though and is defending well.
Magn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magn slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magn's calf.
Magn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Magn takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Magn is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Magn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Magn misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Pereira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pereira.
Magn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magn stands and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pereira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Magn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magn advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
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.
Magn avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magn is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Magn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pereira controls his leg.
Magn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magn is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Einar Magn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magn wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a jab when Magn was well out of range.
Pereira misses the body punch
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Einar Magn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magn lands a right hook to the body.
Magn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Magn scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Magn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Magn cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Magn feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magn defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magn.
Magn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Magn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Magn!
Einar Magn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascension 0301
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Haades misses with a wild body shot.
Haades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magn under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Haades misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Magn.
Magn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haades's calf.
Haades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haades misses with a kick to the body
and Magn counters with a straight right hand.
Magn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haades.
Magn wants to clinch up but Haades keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Haades.
Magn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haades manages to avoid it.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magn is looking to slow Haades down with leg kicks.
Haades shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Magn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magn misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Haades moves into the clinch.
Magn tries to work over Haades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haades misses with a body punch.
Haades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haades works on Magn's body with a couple of short punches.
Magn lands an elbow just above Haades 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Hannes Haades has been cut.
Magn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Haades fails to land.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Haades avoids the elbow strike from Magn, against the cage.
Haades throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Magn to work.
Haades tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
#BC2#
Magn breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Haades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magn doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Haades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Magn misses the target.
Magn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haades.
Haades throws a head kick that misses.
Haades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.#CL2#
Magn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haades, pushing him back against the cage.
Haades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Haades.
Haades lands a left hand.
Haades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Haades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
Haades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magn slips under a jab.#T3#
Haades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haades looks for the body kick but Magn saw that one coming.
Haades ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Haades lands with an overhand left.
Magn loads up on a big right hand but Haades slips the punch.
Good work by Magn as he checks the leg kick.
Magn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by Haades's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Magn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Haades on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haades bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magn if he has to take too many more of those.
Haades tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Haades keeps the fight on the outside.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magn, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn misses with a jab to the body
letting Haades counter with a right hand.
Haades walks into a jab.
Magn blocks a head kick by Haades.
Magn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haades darts in trying to clinch
and Magn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magn throws a body punch but Haades moves out of range.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magn, as that shot connected.
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 Hannes Haades will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Haades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Haades.
Haades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haades. That did some damage!
Magn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haades slips under a jab from Magn.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Haades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magn has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn with a nice cross.
Haades goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Magn catches Haades right on the button with a cross.
Haades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Haades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Haades.
Haades throws a body kick that misses.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haades misses with a kick to the body.
Magn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Magn moves out of range as Haades throws a body kick.
Haades misses with a low kick.
Magn moves away from the strike by Haades.
Hannes Haades is winning the standup battle so far.
Magn throws a body punch but Haades moves out of range.
Magn throws out a loose jab but Haades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magn slips under a jab from Haades.
Magn throws out a counter right but Haades avoids it with no problem.
Magn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magn misses with a jab to the body
and Haades counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Magn blocks a jab.
Magn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haades misses with a wild combination.
Haades cracks Magn with an open hand slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn connects with a jab.
Magn cracks the inside of Haades's front leg.
Haades throws a leg kick which misses Magn's front leg but catches the back leg as Magn tries to avoid it.
Magn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haades's head backwards.
Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn scores with a sloppy right hand. Haades should have avoided that one.
Magn lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Magn takes a swing at Haades's ribcage but misses.
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Haades is just out of range.
Magn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magn tries to score with a low kick but Haades moves his leg out of the way.
Haades wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haades thumps Magn with a low kick.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Haades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magn throws a body punch but Haades moves out of range.
Haades appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magn.
Magn checks a leg kick.
Magn throws a head kick that half lands.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haades rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Magn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haades.
Haades is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Magn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haades wants to slow Magn down by chopping away at his legs.
Haades lands a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haades - that will leave a mark!
Haades checks a low kick from Magn.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haades was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Magn moves out of range as Haades strikes.
Haades walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Haades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haades makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haades misses with a body kick.
Magn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haades thumps Magn with a low kick.
Haades misses with a low kick.
Magn lands a right hook to the body.
Magn lands a jab to Haades's midsection.
Magn tries to bum rush Haades with a series of wild strikes but Haades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haades.
Magn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haades.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haades checks a leg kick.
Haades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magn moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn looks to score with a jab to the body but Haades is just out of range.#T1#
Haades misses the body punch
and Magn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Haades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haades connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magn walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Haades.
Magn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by Haades as he connects with a hook.
Hannes Haades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Haades seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn misses with the combination.
#T2##CL#
Haades instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn. #BC#
Haades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haades throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magn.
Magn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Haades throws out a loose jab but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Magn.#CL2#
Magn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Haades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haades is looking to clinch. #T3#
Haades throws a series of punches but Magn avoids them all with ease.
Haades tries to clinch but Magn is having none of it.
Haades is looking to chop away at Magn's legs.
Haades cracks the inside of Magn's front leg.
Haades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haades is looking to land body kicks.
Magn tries a head kick but it misses.
Haades throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn. #CL#
Haades has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haades scores with a shot to the side of Magn's head.
Magn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haades up against the cage.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Haades avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Hannes Haades has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haades blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Haades.
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Magn controls the action.
Haades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haades tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Haades back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Haades avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Haades.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Haades wants to get back to striking at distance but Magn won't allow it.
Haades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Haades.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haades blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Magn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannes Haades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haades has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Haades!
In his post fight interview, Hannes Haades started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EPL 11 Playoffs Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Good work by Magn as he checks the leg kick.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magn.
Justice misses with a hook
and Magn counters with a nice body shot.
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Magn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magn.
#CL2#
Magn moves into the clinch.
Justice working aggressively here.
Justice throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Justice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Justice.
Justice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn tries a body shot but Justice blocks it.
Justice throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magn or not.
Magn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Justice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magn's elbow.
Justice lands with a left to the head.
Justice swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justice's elbow. #BC2#
Magn breaks from the clinch.
Justice lands with an overhand left.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but Magn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Justice throws an off balance right hand
and Magn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice lands a leg kick that knocks Magn off balance momentarily.
A jab from Justice misses.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but Magn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Justice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Magn.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magn circles away quickly and effectively.
Magn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Justice scores with a leg kick.
Justice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magn's corner calls for a 1-2. Magn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Justice has been cut.
Magn digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magn.
#CL2#
Magn drives through and clinches with Justice against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Justice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Magn breaks the clinch.
Magn connects with a body shot that sends Justice's belly button to the back.
Magn blocks a leg kick.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Justice rather than just go for the knockout.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Justice misses with a lunging right hand
and Magn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Magn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Magn scores with a jab to the body.
Magn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Justice misses.
Magn looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Justice wants to land a leg kick but Magn is out of range.
Magn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magn jabs at Justice's body.
Justice misses with a hook
and Magn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magn digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Justice throws a right hand that misses
and Magn counters with an outside leg kick.
Justice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Justice's head.#CL2#
Magn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Justice, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as Justice controls the action.
Justice working aggressively here.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Justice controls his hands.
Magn pushes Justice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Magn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Justice trying to land knees to the body.
Magn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magn tries a body shot but Justice blocks it.
Magn lands an elbow that stopped Justice in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Magn breaks from the clinch.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magn throws a front kick that sends Justice stumbling back into the cage.
Magn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justice misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magn is out of range and Justice settles back down.
Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magn.
Justice feints and then cracks Magn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magn down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magn lands with a good body shot.
Magn with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Justice. Those never looked like landing.
Magn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Justice is predictable there
and Magn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice throws a leg kick
and Magn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justice at a distance.
#CL2#
Magn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magn tries to work over Justice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Justice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Magn as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magn.
Justice tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magn avoids it.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magn lands an elbow that stopped Justice in his tracks for a moment.
Magn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Justice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Einar Magn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Justice digs a right hand underneath Magn's ribcage. Magn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Justice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magns head.
A short right from Justice.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Magn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magn digs a right hand into Justice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Justice's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice misses with a body punch.
Magn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as Justice controls the action.
#BC2#
Magn breaks the clinch.
Justice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Justice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Justice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Magn lands a nice shot that snaps Justice's head back.
Magn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnny Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Magn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magn lands with a nice body punch.
Justice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Justice is rocked!
Magn lands a right hook to the body.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Magn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Justice is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
During a confident post fight interview, Einar Magn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 0114
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magn.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magn throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Timothy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magn throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magn throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magn.
Nice defenses there by Magn.
McGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Magn throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magn defends it well.
Magn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magn cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee misses with a body kick.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magn's sensitive parts.
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magn lands a jab to McGee's midsection.
McGee throws a leg kick
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magn throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Magn misses its target.
Magn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magn moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee avoids the body shot from Magn.
#T2#
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Magn misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magn tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
McGee with the counter takedown but Magn avoids it easily.
Donk. Magn catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
Magn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magn avoids the head kick by McGee.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magn in his tracks.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
McGee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee. #T3#
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Magn counters with a nice body shot.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Magn throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee with the counter takedown but Magn avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magn. Beautiful body shot.
Einar Magn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses.
Magn throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Magn's front leg but catches the back leg as Magn tries to avoid it.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGee gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Magn counter with a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Magn misses its target.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magn gets back to full guard.
McGee postures up.
Magn seems keen to control McGee's posture.
Magn keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.
Magn lands a slapping body shot.
Magn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from McGee misses.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Magn.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Magn drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
McGee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Magn manages to break the clinch.
McGee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Einar Magn is winning the standup battle so far.
Magn tries to land a front kick but McGee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Magn rushes McGee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McGee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGee manages to end up in side control.
McGee working the head with strikes.
McGee trying to control the position but Magn is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGee's best efforts.#T2#
McGee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magn wants to control but McGee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGee connects with a nice short shot to Magn's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magn trying to control here.
McGee prevents Magn from improving his position.
Magn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGee scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
McGee working Magn over with strikes.
Magn is not content to let McGee control the position.
Magn moves into full guard.
McGee throws a big elbow that misses.
McGee cracks Magn with a solid left hand.
McGee trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
McGee looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Magn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magn at a distance.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magn throws out the jab.
McGee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by McGee there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timothy McGee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee misses the body punch
and Magn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magn walks into a stiff left hand from McGee.
McGee motions for Magn to come forward. McGee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Magn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
McGee misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely.
Magn misses with a low kick.
McGee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magn tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
Magn avoids the head kick by McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and McGee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magn wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
McGee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Magn is not content to let McGee control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magn pulls McGee in to control the position.
Timothy McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGee trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magn is trying to keep McGee in close.
Magn is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magn takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Magn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magn misses with a body shot.
McGee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Magn instigates a clinch.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Timothy McGee has been cut.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magn.
Magn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magn misses with a body punch.
McGee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn stalling in the clinch but McGee improves position.
Magn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Magn blocks an uppercut.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Magn.
#T4#
Magn tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from Magn.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee letting Magn take a breather here.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magn throws an elbow that misses.
Magn lands with a light punch inside.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magn lands a nice uppercut.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Einar Magn.
I think Magn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Magn!
During a confident post fight interview, Einar Magn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 1217
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Magn. Beautiful body shot.
Magn throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Aires has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aires throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magn counters with a body kick.
Magn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aires listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Magn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aires is looking to counter the offense by Magn and move into the clinch.
Magn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aires momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Aires moves out of range of the body kick from Magn.
Aires throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Magn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magn throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magn clobbers Aires with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Aires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Magn misses.
Magn tries to move into range but Aires moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Magn closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Aires on the inside.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aires prevents a body shot from Magn.
A short right from Aires on the inside.
Aires lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Aires doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Aires breaks from the clinch.
Magn slips a jab from Aires.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magn.#T2#
Aires swats away the attempt to clinch by Magn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires cracks Magn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aires fakes the leg kick and cracks Magn in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aires!
Magn throws a leg kick
and Aires counters with a low kick, right behind Magn 's knee.
Aires tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aires somewhat.
Magn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aires has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Aires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aires swings for the body but Magn moves out of range.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Aires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires is looking to advance position but Magn won't allow it.
Magn trying to hold on to Aires's head to control him but Aires postures up.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Aires is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aires lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Aires working over Magn with some ground and pound. Magn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magn wants to control but Aires passes into side.
Magn taking a bit of punishment here - Aires scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn tries to improve position but can't.
Aires trying to control the position but Magn is working away.
Aires lands an elbow.
Magn is trying to control Aires's posture but Aires avoids it.
Aires looks up at the clock and then as Magn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aires smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aires lands a really nice looking cross but Magn seems unphased.
Aires misses with a body kick.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Aires swings for the body but Magn moves out of range.
#TD#
Aires fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magn to the ground. Aires is now in Magn's guard.
Magn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magn is pulling down on Aires's head. It's preventing any offense from Aires, at least for the moment.
Magn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aires stands up over Magn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aires cracks Magn with a solid left hand.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Magn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magn working a defensive guard here.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Magn has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires postures up.
#T2#
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Magn trying to keep a closed guard but Aires is proving a slippery customer.
Aires wants to control from the top but Magn keeps moving.
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magn is keeping the position for now.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires cracks Magn with a solid left hand.
Magn keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aires can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magn has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Magn blocks nicely.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magn can do to turn this around?
Magn trying to control the position here.
Aires sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aires postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Magn.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aires rather than just go for the knockout.
Aires connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires throws a good cross that connects.
Aires goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aires checks a leg kick.
Magn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aires counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aires connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Aires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires stands up over Magn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magn is adopting a defensive guard.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Aires shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magn is trying to defend but Aires finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aires throwing shots but Magn is blocking nicely.
Aires trying to control the action but Magn is working from the bottom.
Magn trying to control from the bottom.
Aires lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aires looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires is nestled in close to Magn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Magn tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg.
Aires wants to control but Magn is keeping him busy.
Magn taking some punishment here, with Aires in his half guard.
Aires winds up and cracks Magn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aires lands strikes from half guard.
Aires trying to pass the guard but Magn defending well.
Aires works his way into full mount!
Magn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aires working Magn over with strikes here.
Aires unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aires breaks from Magn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aires landing strikes from the mount and Magn is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aires working Magn over with strikes here.
Aires with the ground and pound from mount.
Magn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aires working Magn over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Magn is rocked!#T3#
Aires lands a couple of good shots and Magn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magn is still in real trouble! Can Aires finish him?
Magn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Aires.
Aires has the hooks in. Magn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magn seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee is taking a good look at Magn as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Aires!
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aires throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Magn!
#SUB#
Magn showing good submission defense here.
Magn is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Aires scores with strikes from the back.
Aires has good solid back control here.
Aires struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aires really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Magn.
Aires landing with strikes.
Aires trying to control momentarily.
Magn wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aires has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
An out of breath Bruno Aires thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Ascension 1116
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Magn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mon Ami sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mon Ami missing with a left hand there. Magn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mon Ami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mon Ami lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mon Ami throws a looping overhand right but Magn ducks down to avoid it.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mon Ami was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Mon Ami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magn slips under a jab from Mon Ami.
Mon Ami connects with a high kick.
A jab from Mon Ami misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magn rushes Mon Ami and presses him up against the cage.
Mon Ami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mon Ami misses with some punches.
Magn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mon Ami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Magn tries to land a knee to the head but Mon Ami blocks with his arms.
Mon Ami has Magn pushed against the cage.
Mon Ami avoiding damage as Magn throws knees to the body.
Mon Ami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mon Ami keeps control of Magn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mon Ami misses with a body punch.
Magn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magn is stalling here.
Mon Ami swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mon Ami controls his hands.
Mon Ami lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magn blocks a body shot from Mon Ami.
Magn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mon Ami avoids it.#T2#
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mon Ami taking a breather.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Mon Ami avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Mon Ami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mon Ami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magn leaning against his opponent.
Mon Ami prevents a body shot from Magn. #BC#
Magn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mon Ami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mon Ami misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mon Ami lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mon Ami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mon Ami misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Magn misses the target.
Mon Ami defending well as Magn loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Magn slips under a jab from Mon Ami.
Magn misses with a body shot.
Mon Ami turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magn tries to clinch up but Mon Ami circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Magn.
Magn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mon Ami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magn tries a head kick but it misses.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mon Ami throws a big shot that misses.
Magn swings for the body but Mon Ami moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mon Ami on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magn lands a body shot.
Magn throws a hook to the side of Mon Ami's head but Mon Ami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mon Ami misses with a straight right.
Magn moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Magn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mon Ami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magn.#T4#
Magn misses with a hook to the body
and Mon Ami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mon Ami throws a low kick, looking for Magn's leg but Magn calmly moves out of range.
Mon Ami swats away the attempt to clinch by Magn.
Magn is looking to land body kicks.
Mon Ami with a nice cross.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn delivers a nice body kick.
Mon Ami throws a shot from downtown. Magn moves away and avoids it.
Mon Ami throws out a loose jab but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Mon Ami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mon Ami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mon Ami keeps the fight on the outside.
Magn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mon Ami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magn throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Mon Ami 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.
#R2#
Mon Ami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Magn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mon Ami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mon Ami throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn staying out of range there.
Magn fails to land with a series of punches.
Magn misses with a low kick.
Jean Paul Mon Ami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mon Ami throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magn lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mon Ami on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mon Ami was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Magn is looking to wear down Mon Ami with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mon Ami's sensitive parts.
Mon Ami lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mon Ami.#CUT2#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mon Ami lands with a straight right. Magn didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Magn scoring well with a low kick there.
Mon Ami misses with a double jab.
Magn lands a jab to Mon Ami's midsection.
Magn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mon Ami walks into a jab.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mon Ami moves away.
Mon Ami looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magn throws a lazy head kick
and Mon Ami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mon Ami is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mon Ami lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magn takes a step back to recover.
Magn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mon Ami.
A little feinted left hand from Magn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mon Ami lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mon Ami throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mon Ami misses with a right hand
and Magn counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Magn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magn throws a lazy uppercut
and Mon Ami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mon Ami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magn lands with a nice combination. Mon Ami backs away looking to recover.
Mon Ami takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mon Ami moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mon Ami.
Mon Ami throws the left hand but Magn avoids the punch easily.
Magn lands a body shot.
Magn lands with a shot to the body.
Mon Ami lands a right hook to the body.
Magn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn throwing a counter right hand but Mon Ami manages to avoid it.#T3#
Magn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mon Ami connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magn scrambles back to his feet.
Magn stuns Mon Ami with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mon Ami is breathing heavily.
Mon Ami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mon Ami on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mon Ami moves out of range of the body kick.
Mon Ami swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magn moves away from the strike by Mon Ami.
Mon Ami fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mon Ami cracks Magn with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Mon Ami.
Magn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mon Ami should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn throws a monster overhand right that drops Mon Ami! Magn follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
A victorious Einar Magn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Magn works Madhaki's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Madhaki.
Madhaki misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Magn. Those never looked like landing.
Madhaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magn has time to react.
Magn pushes Madhaki away with a front kick.
Magn throws out a leg kick but Madhaki moves out of range and Magn only half commits.
Madhaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madhaki misses with a leg kick.
Magn misses with an uppercut
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magn misses with a double jab.
Magn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madhaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madhaki.
Magn takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Madhaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magn.
Madhaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madhaki will feel that in the morning.
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madhaki moves away.
Magn throws a jab when Madhaki was well out of range.
Magn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madhaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Magn lands a two punch combo.
Magn misses the body punch #KD#
and Madhaki counters with a crisp one two that drops Magn! Madhaki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Magn to his feet! Magn is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madhaki moves away.
Magn misses with a two punch combination.
Madhaki misses with a head kick.
And Magn responds with a good body kick, but Madhaki manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Madhaki connects with a body shot that sends Magn's belly button to the back.
Magn misses with a leg kick.
Magn looks to throw a body kick
and Madhaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Magn throws a low kick but Madhaki moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Magn. Beautiful body shot.
Madhaki misses with a double jab.
Madhaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madhaki moves out of range as Magn throws a body kick.
Einar Magn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magn.
Magn scores with a sloppy right hand. Madhaki should have avoided that one.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madhaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Magn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magn connects with a high kick.
Madhaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magn.
Magn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Magn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magn missing with a left hand there. Madhaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madhaki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Madhaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magn misses with a series of wild punches.
Magn misses the body punch
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Madhaki.
Madhaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magn connects with a body shot.
Magn misses with an uppercut.
Madhaki is looking to counter punch.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madhaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magn looks to land a combination. Madhaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Madhaki has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Magn. #T4#
Magn throws a body kick that misses.
Madhaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madhaki throws a low kick but Magn moves out of range easily.
Magn lands a nice shot to the body.
Magn swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Madhaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magn.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madhaki manages to avoid it.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madhaki.
No joy there for Madhaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Magn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madhaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magn.
Madhaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magn.
Magn throws a leg kick but Madhaki checks it.
Madhaki throws a big counter combination but Magn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magn throws out a loose jab but Madhaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Madhaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Magn.
Magn delivers a nice body kick.
Magn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Madhaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Magn slams his shin into Madhaki's torso.
Magn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madhaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magn scores with a hook to the body. Madhaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Magn.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madhaki takes a swing at Magn's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Magn misses with a hook to the body
and Madhaki counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Madhaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Madhaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Madhaki's calf.
Madhaki connects with the punch.
Madhaki lands a head kick. Magn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Madhaki.
Madhaki is looking for a counter combo.
Magn jabs at Madhaki's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Madhaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Magn has Madhaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Madhaki missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madhaki taking a breather. #T2#
Madhaki tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Madhaki back against the cage.
Magn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madhaki avoids it.
Madhaki tries a knee to the head but Magn blocks it.
Madhaki blocks the elbow strike.
Magn leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Magn.
Magn throws an elbow that misses.
Madhaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magn.
Magn pushes off an throws an elbow but Madhaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madhaki's elbow.
Madhaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Magn.#T3#
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Madhaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Magn.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Madhaki avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Magn throws an elbow but it misses.
Magn digs a right hand into Madhaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madhaki's gas tank.
Magn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Madhaki avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Magn.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Madhaki has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
A bit of stalling here from Madhaki.
#T4#
Magn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madhaki is trying to pull guard but Magn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Magn to work.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madhaki prevents a body shot from Magn. #BC#
Madhaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madhaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Magn takes the fight into the clinch.
Einar Magn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madhaki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Madhaki's cut.
That's time! Madhaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magn misses with a body kick.
Magn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Madhaki.
A countering left hand to the body from Magn misses.
Magn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn misses with the body kick
and Madhaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Madhaki.
Magn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magn dips to his left and cracks Madhaki with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madhaki avoids the body shot from Magn.
Madhaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magn throws a lazy right hand but Madhaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Magn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Madhaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Magn is just out of range.
Madhaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Madhaki lands with an overhand left.
Madhaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magn.
Magn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Madhaki throws a sloppy head kick and Magn moves out of range easily.
Magn scores with a one two! Madhaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magn thuds a left hand into Madhaki's body.
Magn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magn misses the body punch
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Madhaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Magn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Madhaki misses with a head kick.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madhaki.
Madhaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn lands a jab to Madhaki's midsection.
Madhaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magn.
Magn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Madhaki with a body shot.
Magn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Madhaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magn.
Sloppy strikes from Madhaki. Those never looked like landing.
Magn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madhaki counters with a straight right hand.
Magn thuds a left hand into Madhaki's body.
Josh Madhaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Magn lands a jab to Madhaki's midsection.
Nice body kick from Magn.
Magn throws a leg kick but Madhaki moved away.#CL2#
Magn closes the distance and clinches.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Madhaki shrugs off. #BC#
Madhaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madhaki thuds a left hand into Magn's body.
Magn punishes Madhaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Madhaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magn lands with an uppercut that bounces Madhaki off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Madhaki is rocked!#T4#
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Einar Magn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madhaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magn.
Magn scoring well with a low kick there.
Magn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madhaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magn digs a good body shot into Madhaki's ribs.
A solid body kick from Magn.
Nice uppercut lands for Magn. That snapped Madhaki's head back.
Magn scores with a hook to the body. Madhaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Magn closes the distance and pushes Madhaki back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Madhaki.
Madhaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madhaki lands a nice elbow.
Magn is pushing Madhaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Magn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magn 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Magn!
A relieved looking Einar Magn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension 353
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Roach misses with a hook.
As Roach tries to get set, Magn tries to push him back and clinch up but Roach manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Magn is predictable there
and Roach counters with a series of strikes. Magn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roach at a distance.
Roach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magn.
Roach throws a low kick but Magn avoids it.
Magn swings widly with a right hand
and Roach counters with a nice body shot.
Magn checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Magn's head coaches at You call THAT wrestling?? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magn backing away here, and Roach unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Magn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magn.
Magn misses with a body punch.
Roach blocking some punches.
Roach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Roach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magn lands an elbow just above Roach 's eye. #BC2#
Roach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roach throws a good cross that connects.
Magn doesn't manage to clinch there - Roach circles away.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magn throws the kick towards the body but Roach avoids it.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Magn moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Magn.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but Magn is controlling him.#T2#
Magn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magn misses with an elbow over the top.
Roach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Roach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roach throws a hook but Magn avoids it easily.
Magn connects with a body shot that sends Roach's belly button to the back.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Magn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roach.#CUT2#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Roach.
Magn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
Roach cracks a nice hook into Magn's ribs.
Magn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Magn is looking to clinch.
Magn closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Magn moves into the clinch.
Roach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roach lands a damaging elbow.
Roach prevents a body shot from Magn.
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Roach missing with knees to the body.
#T4##BC2#
Roach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roach cracks the inside of Magn's front leg.
Magn lands a really nice looking cross but Roach seems unphased.
Magn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roach.
Magn slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach tries a low kick but Magn avoids it.
Magn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roach throws the left hand but Magn avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magn.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach misses with a series of wild punches.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartholomew Roach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Einar Magn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magn throws a right and a left that Roach avoids nicely.
Roach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roach throws a leg kick that misses.
Magn lands a front kick.
Magn avoids the body shot from Roach.
Magn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roach manages to circle out of the way.
Roach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magn tries to land a leg kick but Roach saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magn was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn misses with a straight right.
Magn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Roach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Magn.#T1#
Roach explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Magn tries to clinch there but Roach circles away.
Roach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Magn moves into the clinch.
Magn prevents a body shot from Roach.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roach missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magn. #CUT#
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
Roach is looking to break free of the clinch but Magn has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Roach.
A bit of stalling here from Magn.
A nice left hand lands by Magn.
A hook to the body from Roach.
#T2##BC2#
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magn throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Magn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roach misses with a low kick.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Roach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roach misses with a hook.
Magn takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Magn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magn throws a leg kick
and Roach makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Magn really felt that one!
Roach misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Magn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Magn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roach.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magn throws a body kick that misses.
Roach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roach loads up on a big right hand but Magn slips the punch.
Magn tries to counter by clinching up but Roach breaks away and moves out of range.
Magn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roach scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roach throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magn scores with a nice head shot.
Magn misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach throws a head kick that Magn semi-blocks.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Magn.
Roach throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Roach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magn blocks a jab.
Magn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Magn moves into the clinch successfully.
Roach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Roach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roach throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Magn walks into a left hand. #CL#
Magn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roach as Magn tries to tie him up.
Roach trying to land knees to the body.
Roach missing with knees to the body.
Magn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roach avoids it.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Magn pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roach.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow. #T1#
Roach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
#BC2#
Roach manages to break the clinch.
Magn slips a straight right by Roach.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magn.
Roach lands a leg kick that knocks Magn off balance momentarily.
Magn checks a leg kick.
Roach misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Magn counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Roach.
Roach throws an elbow that misses.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magn stalls.
Einar Magn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roach is defending well for now.
Roach throws an elbow but it misses.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magn lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Magn lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Magn stalling.
Magn lands with a left to the head.
Bartholomew Roach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magn lands an uppercut.
Magn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Magn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow. #T3#
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magn avoids it.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magn effectively controlling the action here.
Roach has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
Magn missing with knees to the body.
Magn tries a knee to the head but Roach blocks it.
#T4#
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.
Magn can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Magn tries to land a knee to the head but Roach blocks with his arms.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
Magn has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Roach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Roach.
Roach connects with a single shot there.
Roach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 Einar Magn.
I think Roach 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bartholomew Roach!
A relieved looking Bartholomew Roach thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Magn moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magn scores with a leg kick.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Magn slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns jabs Magn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Magn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Magn scores with a punch to the head.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn staying out of range there.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Magn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magn's coach down at You call THAT wrestling?? was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magn connects with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn misses with a looping right.
Jab by Burns .
Burns tries for a takedown but Magn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Magn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magn finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magn is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Magn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magn is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SU#
Burns gets to his feet. Magn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Magn manages to get to full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Magn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Magn managing to control the position.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Alex John Conor Burns 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.
#R2#
Burns throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magn's sensitive parts.
Magn looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Burns misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely.
Magn wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magn has time to react.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn staying out of range there.#CL2#
Magn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Magn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Magn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns tries to pull guard but Magn won't allow it.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
Burns is trying to push Magn away but Magn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Magn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex John Conor Burns . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Burns fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Magn.
Burns is trying to break free.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magn walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magn as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Magn's defenses.
Magn scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Magn does no damage.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns blocks a jab.
Magn throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Magn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Magn moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Magn's head back.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
Magn tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Magn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
A swing and a miss from Magn.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4##TD#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magn has a hand on Burns 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burns takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Magn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magn smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.#TD#
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Magn's guard.
Magn has Burns pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magn keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magn has control of Burns 's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns throws a series of strikes that have Magn backpedaling.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magn was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .#T3#
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magn momentarily.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
Magn pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Magn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magn has Burns pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Einar Magn!
After winning the bout, Einar Magn 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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