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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
MaGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MaGee closes the distance and clinches up with Tomljanovic, looking for a takedown. MaGee pushes Tomljanovic against the cage but Tomljanovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
Tomljanovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from MaGee as Tomljanovic shoots in.
MaGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tomljanovic.
John MaGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damir Tomljanovic.
Tomljanovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MaGee is fending him off so far but Tomljanovic persists. Nope, MaGee circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomljanovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MaGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl out of it but Tomljanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MaGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MaGee leaves Tomljanovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Tomljanovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MaGee to the ground. Tomljanovic is now in MaGee's guard.
MaGee wants to stand and escape but Tomljanovic is having none of it. #T1#
MaGee controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from MaGee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
MaGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomljanovic defends it easily.
MaGee 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#
MaGee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MaGee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tomljanovic is trying to stand up here but MaGee is controlling him well. #ES2#
Tomljanovic kicks off MaGee and gets to his feet. #T2#
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomljanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MaGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tomljanovic darts in looking for a takedown but MaGee gets double underhooks and turns Tomljanovic into the cage.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee cracks Tomljanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tomljanovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MaGee really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Tomljanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MaGee as he avoids it easily. #CL#
MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomljanovic is trying to force a seperation but MaGee has the dominant position.
Tomljanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomljanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Tomljanovic blocking some punches.
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomljanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MaGee misses with some punches.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MaGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomljanovic tries to circle away but MaGee has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Tomljanovic blocking some punches.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
Tomljanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
MaGee has Tomljanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Tomljanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomljanovic wants to get back to striking at distance but MaGee won't allow it.
Tomljanovic is trying to break free.
MaGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomljanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee. #BC2#
Tomljanovic breaks the clinch.
Tomljanovic's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tomljanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tomljanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MaGee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tomljanovic shoots for a double leg takedown but MaGee sprawls well. He's pushed Tomljanovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
MaGee darts in and clinches Tomljanovic up against the cage.
Tomljanovic is trying to break the clinch but MaGee is controlling him.
Tomljanovic working hard to break the clinch.
MaGee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomljanovic can do to turn this around?
MaGee prevents Tomljanovic from breaking the clinch.
MaGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomljanovic tries to circle away but MaGee has him pinned against the cage.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
Tomljanovic is trying to break free.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomljanovic prevents a body shot from MaGee.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee throws a head punch that misses.
Tomljanovic wants to get back to striking at distance but MaGee won't allow it.
#T1#
MaGee scores with a shoulder strike.
MaGee digs a right hand underneath Tomljanovic's ribcage. Tomljanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
John MaGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tomljanovic blocking some punches.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee lands with a right to the head.
Tomljanovic blocking some punches.
MaGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomljanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tomljanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tomljanovic is defended easily by MaGee.
MaGee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John MaGee is winning the standup battle so far.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Tomljanovic circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Tomljanovic there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomljanovic.
John MaGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damir Tomljanovic.
MaGee is looking to clinch.
Tomljanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MaGee but MaGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MaGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Tomljanovic circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MaGee fails to land the takedown.
MaGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MaGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MaGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomljanovic has a takedown stuffed.
Damir Tomljanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomljanovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but MaGee circles away.
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomljanovic circles away.
#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MaGee enables Tomljanovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MaGee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MaGee is trying to keep Tomljanovic in close.
MaGee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
MaGee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomljanovic tries for a takedown but MaGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tomljanovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Tomljanovic tries for a takedown but MaGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MaGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomljanovic as he jumps to the side.
Tomljanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomljanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomljanovic slips a jab from MaGee.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Tomljanovic keeps it at a distance.
Tomljanovic dives in for a single leg takedown but MaGee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MaGee defends it nicely.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomljanovic is looking for the big counter here.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MaGee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tomljanovic darts in looking for a takedown but MaGee gets double underhooks and turns Tomljanovic into the cage.
Tomljanovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MaGee defends well and Tomljanovic ends up having to push MaGee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tomljanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.#TD2#
Tomljanovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
MaGee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tomljanovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tomljanovic blocking some punches.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee can't find room to land a body shot as Tomljanovic controls the action.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
MaGee misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Tomljanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MaGee shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomljanovic sprawls well. He's pushed MaGee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomljanovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MaGee's waist but MaGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tomljanovic off to one side.
John MaGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damir Tomljanovic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tomljanovic is defended easily by MaGee.
It looked like MaGee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomljanovic circles away.
Tomljanovic scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Tomljanovic with that takedown attempt.
Tomljanovic darts in looking for a takedown but MaGee gets double underhooks and turns Tomljanovic into the cage.
MaGee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomljanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomljanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown but MaGee shows good takedown defense.
Tomljanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Tomljanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomljanovic looks for a takedown but MaGee sprawls well.
MaGee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tomljanovic defends well and MaGee ends up having to push Tomljanovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MaGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MaGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl out of it but Tomljanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MaGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MaGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
MaGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a double leg but MaGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
MaGee clinches up with Tomljanovic and pushes him back against the cage.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomljanovic controls his hands.
MaGee gets through Tomljanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MaGee misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Tomljanovic breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from MaGee as Tomljanovic shoots in.
Tomljanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
MaGee closes the distance and clinches up with Tomljanovic, looking for a takedown. MaGee pushes Tomljanovic against the cage but Tomljanovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomljanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MaGee misses with a few strikes there.
MaGee throws a good cross that connects.
Tomljanovic fails with the takedown.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomljanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from MaGee. No joy for Tomljanovic on that attempt.
MaGee wants to clinch.
Tomljanovic tries to counter with a clinch but MaGee shakes him off and moves away.
Tomljanovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MaGee is fending him off so far but Tomljanovic persists. Nope, MaGee circles away and we're back to standing.
MaGee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomljanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MaGee tries for a takedown but Tomljanovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like MaGee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John MaGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomljanovic dives in and grabs MaGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. MaGee pushes down on Tomljanovic's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomljanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MaGee but MaGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomljanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Damir Tomljanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Tomljanovic misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John MaGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MaGee 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John MaGee!
After the big win, John MaGee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tomljanovic.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Tomljanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomljanovic darts in looking for a takedown but MaGee gets double underhooks and turns Tomljanovic into the cage.
MaGee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tomljanovic is defended easily by MaGee.
Tomljanovic throws a series of punches but MaGee moves out of range. #TD#
Tomljanovic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tomljanovic is standing up over MaGee. MaGee looks to escape but Tomljanovic dives into side control.
MaGee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
MaGee wants to control but Tomljanovic postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
MaGee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tomljanovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
MaGee looking for a sweep but Tomljanovic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
MaGee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MaGee is still trying to improve position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomljanovic controlling the pace for now.
Tomljanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MaGee is working to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Tomljanovic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomljanovic circles away.
Tomljanovic is looking to counter the offense by MaGee and move into the clinch.
MaGee closes the distance but Tomljanovic moves to the side
and Tomljanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl out of it but Tomljanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MaGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damir Tomljanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown but MaGee shows good takedown defense.
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomljanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Tomljanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomljanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MaGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomljanovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MaGee swivels and escapes.
Tomljanovic dives in and grabs MaGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. MaGee pushes down on Tomljanovic's head and hops out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MaGee enables Tomljanovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MaGee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
MaGee pushes Tomljanovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomljanovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomljanovic dives in and grabs MaGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. MaGee pushes down on Tomljanovic's head and hops out.
MaGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
Tomljanovic fails with the takedown
and MaGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomljanovic shoots in and drives through. MaGee sprawls well.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
MaGee rushes Tomljanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomljanovic. #BC#
Tomljanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomljanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
MaGee misses the jab.
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 Damir Tomljanovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tomljanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Tomljanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomljanovic sizes up MaGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomljanovic throws a series of punches but MaGee moves out of range.
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MaGee sprawls well. MaGee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomljanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
MaGee is looking to clinch.
Tomljanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Tomljanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomljanovic stalks MaGee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MaGee's face. MaGee staggers backwards, shaken.
Damir Tomljanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a takedown but MaGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomljanovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MaGee tries to clinch but Tomljanovic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomljanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
MaGee leaves Tomljanovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damir Tomljanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Tomljanovic is avoiding it.
Tomljanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomljanovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Tomljanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Tomljanovic circles away.
#CL2#
MaGee forces Tomljanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Tomljanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomljanovic blocking some punches.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomljanovic's elbow.
MaGee lands an uppercut.
MaGee can't find room to land a body shot as Tomljanovic controls the action.
Tomljanovic tries to break the clinch but MaGee is controlling the position.
MaGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomljanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
MaGee misses with some punches.
#T2#
Tomljanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MaGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomljanovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Tomljanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomljanovic is trying to push MaGee away but MaGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tomljanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomljanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomljanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Tomljanovic is trying to break free.
MaGee tries a body shot but Tomljanovic blocks it.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomljanovic blocks an uppercut.
Tomljanovic tries to break the clinch but MaGee is controlling the position.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomljanovic. #BC#
Tomljanovic breaks from the clinch.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Tomljanovic is avoiding it.
MaGee tries to clinch but Tomljanovic moves out of range.
Tomljanovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MaGee manages to circle out of the way.
MaGee is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tomljanovic or perhaps it was just good defense by MaGee, which made it look bad. #CL2#
MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
MaGee lands a left hand.
#T4#
Tomljanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Tomljanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MaGee slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomljanovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damir Tomljanovic is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
MaGee clinches up against the cage.
Tomljanovic has had enough of the clinch but MaGee keeps him there for the moment.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomljanovic.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomljanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MaGee working aggressively here.
MaGee misses with some punches.
MaGee misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Tomljanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MaGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl out of it but Tomljanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MaGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomljanovic darts in looking for a takedown but MaGee gets double underhooks and turns Tomljanovic into the cage.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Tomljanovic keeps it at a distance.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
Tomljanovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damir Tomljanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomljanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomljanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomljanovic fails to land the takedown.
Tomljanovic shoots in and drives through. MaGee sprawls well.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomljanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Tomljanovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomljanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MaGee stuffs the takedown.
MaGee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tomljanovic.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomljanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomljanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomljanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MaGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomljanovic circles away.
MaGee tries to clinch but Tomljanovic is having none of it.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomljanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tomljanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MaGee wants to clinch.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Tomljanovic keeps it at a distance.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomljanovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
MaGee wants to clinch.#TD#
Tomljanovic drives through with a takedown into MaGee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaGee wants to stand but Tomljanovic is controlling the position.
Damir Tomljanovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MaGee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
MaGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MaGee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SU#
Tomljanovic stands up and waves to MaGee to follow him.
MaGee tries to clinch
and Tomljanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomljanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MaGee defends it nicely.
MaGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomljanovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MaGee is fending him off so far but Tomljanovic persists. Nope, MaGee circles away and we're back to standing.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Tomljanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
John MaGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomljanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tomljanovic shoots in for a takedown but MaGee shows good takedown defense.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomljanovic has his takedown stuffed
letting MaGee counter with a right hand.
Tomljanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MaGee defends it nicely.
MaGee unleashes a big counter combination but Tomljanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Tomljanovic circles away.
Tomljanovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MaGee pinned against the cage. MaGee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MaGee is looking to clinch.
Tomljanovic fails with the takedown.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Tomljanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomljanovic throws a series of punches but MaGee avoids them all with ease.
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 Damir Tomljanovic.
I think Tomljanovic 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damir Tomljanovic!
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