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Event:
DARE KT CLASSIC 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Magnifico tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Haven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnifico moves out of range as De Haven strikes.
Magnifico wants to clinch up but De Haven keeps it at a distance.
It looked like De Haven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnifico displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Magnifico misses #CL#
and De Haven counters by clinching up.
Magnifico trying to control the position but instead, De Haven has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magnifico into the ropes.
Magnifico working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Haven has Magnifico pressed against the ropes, preventing Magnifico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Haven scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting De Haven counter with a right hand. #T1#
Magnifico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnifico darts in trying to clinch
and De Haven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Magnifico is rocked!
Magnifico tries to get into range but De Haven steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Magnifico! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! De Haven scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel De Haven!
A victorious Michel De Haven 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:
Bledsoe
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Magnifico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Medrano swings for the body but Magnifico moves out of range.
#CL#
Magnifico rushes Medrano and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Medrano is trying to push Magnifico away but Magnifico has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Magnifico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medrano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medrano throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Magnifico counters by moving into the clinch.
Medrano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Magnifico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medrano throws a leg kick
enabling Magnifico to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthony Medrano 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.
Medrano misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Magnifico has closed the distance and engaged Medrano in a clinch.
Magnifico scores with a hook to the body.
Magnifico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Medrano is keeping busy.#T1#
Medrano has had enough of the clinch but Magnifico keeps him there for the moment.
Medrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnifico won't allow it.
Magnifico lands a nice shot to the body.
Medrano tries to break the clinch but Magnifico is controlling the position.
Medrano has had enough of the clinch but Magnifico keeps him there for the moment.
Medrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnifico won't allow it.
#BC#
Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Magnifico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magnifico is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Magnifico.
#T2#
Magnifico dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Magnifico manages to break the clinch.
Magnifico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medrano.
Medrano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Medrano is looking to score with low kicks.
Magnifico went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magnifico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medrano.
Magnifico is looking to counter with head kicks.
Magnifico avoids the head kick by Medrano.
Magnifico is looking for a counter combo.
Medrano keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magnifico has Medrano pressed against the ropes, preventing Medrano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Magnifico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A left lands for Medrano.
Medrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Magnifico counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Medrano on his ass! Medrano wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#
Medrano is rocked!#CL#
Magnifico closes the distance and clinches.
Medrano is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnifico finish him?
Medrano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magnifico is keeping busy.
Magnifico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnifico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magnifico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medrano.#BC#
Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico closes the distance and catches Medrano with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Medrano is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Medrano is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Medrano is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Magnifico takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mark Magnifico!
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Event:
YL 35: Dixon v Haller
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Knocksville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnifico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magnifico throws a hook to the side of Knocksville's head but Knocksville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knocksville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnifico.
Tom Knocksville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnifico throws a lazy right hand but Knocksville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnifico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knocksville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnifico tests Knocksville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Magnifico misses.
Knocksville throws out a counter right but Magnifico avoids it with no problem.
Knocksville closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magnifico counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnifico throws a hook but Knocksville avoids it easily.
Knocksville lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knocksville takes a swing at Magnifico's ribcage but misses.
Magnifico just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnifico 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.
Magnifico keeps the fight on the outside.
Magnifico just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Magnifico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knocksville 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 Magnifico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magnifico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knocksville lands a nice shot that snaps Magnifico's head back.
Knocksville takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knocksville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magnifico checks a leg kick.
Magnifico throwing a counter right hand but Knocksville manages to avoid it.
Knocksville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnifico.
Magnifico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magnifico misses with a looping right.
Magnifico swats away the attempt to clinch by Knocksville.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knocksville. That's going to slow Magnifico down.
Magnifico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knocksville lands a nice 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!
Knocksville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Knocksville throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnifico counters with a left to the body.
Magnifico swings for the body but Knocksville moves out of range.
Magnifico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knocksville tries to clinch
and Magnifico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnifico checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magnifico appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knocksville throws a lazy head kick
and Magnifico counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Knocksville 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.
Knocksville throws a right hand that Magnifico ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnifico also avoids with ease.
Knocksville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knocksville wants to clinch
and Knocksville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Magnifico.
Knocksville darts in trying to clinch
and Magnifico counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Magnifico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knocksville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnifico.
Knocksville throws the left hand but Magnifico avoids the punch easily.
Magnifico moves out of range as Knocksville strikes.
Knocksville misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knocksville chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knocksville tries to clinch
and Magnifico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mark Magnifico is winning the standup battle so far.
Magnifico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knocksville moves away.
Knocksville misses with a body punch
and Magnifico counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnifico misses with a body shot.
Magnifico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Knocksville is rocked!
Knocksville throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnifico counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Knocksville to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mark Magnifico!
In his post fight interview, Mark Magnifico started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Young Lions 205T FINALS
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Magnifico misses with a right hand
and Haller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haller lands a lovely overhand right.
Haller throws a shot to the body.
Haller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haller connects with the punch.
Haller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Magnifico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnifico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnifico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Magnifico's head but Magnifico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnifico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnifico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnifico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnifico there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Magnifico is rocked!
Magnifico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnifico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Magnifico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magnifico is still on wobbly legs! Can Haller finish him?
Magnifico walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Magnifico is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). David Haller!
David Haller is the new bantamweight champion!
David Haller decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Young Lions 205T Round 5
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick from Dixon lands but Magnifico takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Magnifico rushes Dixon and presses him up against the ropes.
Dixon can't break the clinch.
Dixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magnifico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnifico lands a body shot.
Magnifico lands a right hand.
Magnifico digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Magnifico.
Magnifico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magnifico.
Magnifico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Magnifico lands an uppercut.#T1#
Magnifico can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Magnifico prevents Dixon from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magnifico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnifico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnifico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Magnifico.
Magnifico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magnifico has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Magnifico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magnifico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Magnifico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
Magnifico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dixon or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnifico.
Magnifico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnifico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnifico scores with a hook to the body.
Dixon wants to break free but Magnifico has control.
Magnifico lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Magnifico.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Magnifico has him pressed against the ropes.
Magnifico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magnifico lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Magnifico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Magnifico blocks the body kick.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Magnifico moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnifico. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnifico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.#CL2#
Magnifico clinches.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Magnifico presses Dixon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magnifico lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Dixon is rocked!
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Magnifico keeps him there for the moment.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magnifico lands a shoulder strike.
Magnifico lands with a short shot to the head.
Dixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magnifico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dixon is trying to push Magnifico away but Magnifico has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Magnifico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Magnifico lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Magnifico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magnifico lands an uppercut.
Dixon tries to break the clinch but Magnifico is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Magnifico scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnifico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnifico creates a bit of distance and cracks Dixon with a big uppercut! Dixon goes down! The referee pushes Magnifico away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Dixon make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Magnifico takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mark Magnifico!
Mark Magnifico is the new bantamweight champion!
Mark Magnifico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Young Lions: Dixon v Wallace
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Magnifico throws a looping overhand right but Tae Hun ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magnifico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tae Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnifico.
Tae Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tae Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnifico.
Tae Hun misses with a body kick.
Tae Hun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magnifico if he has to take too many more of those.
Magnifico lands with an uppercut that bounces Tae Hun off the ropes and back into range.#ROC#
Tae Hun is rocked!
Tae Hun glances at the clock... BAM! Magnifico nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Tae Hun crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Tae Hun is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Magnifico!
Mark Magnifico spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Kim Tae Hun spoke after the fight, saying 'I will comeback stronger. For now, thanks for the fight. Really enjoyed it.'.
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Event:
Young Lions Richard v Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillashaw misses with a body shot
and Magnifico counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Dillashaw takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillashaw prevents a body shot from Magnifico.
Dillashaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnifico has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Magnifico fails to land.
Magnifico lands with a right to the head.
Dillashaw blocks a body shot from Magnifico.
Dillashaw stalls.
Magnifico struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillashaw controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnifico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnifico tries to work over Dillashaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnifico is trying to break the clinch but Dillashaw has him pressed against the ropes.
Magnifico tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw avoids it by throwing Magnifico back against the ropes. #T1#
Magnifico wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillashaw won't allow it.
Dillashaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnifico tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw avoids it by throwing Magnifico back against the ropes.
Magnifico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnifico scores with a shot to the side of Dillashaw's head.
Dillashaw works on Magnifico's body with a couple of short punches.
Dillashaw is trying to break free.
Magnifico throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dillashaw is struggling to control the position.
Magnifico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillashaw backwards.
Magnifico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillashaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnifico has double underhooks.
Dillashaw looking to throw knees to the head but Magnifico is blocking nicely.
Dillashaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnifico won't allow it.
Dillashaw lands an uppercut.#T2#
Magnifico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dillashaw leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Magnifico.
Magnifico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillashaw has him pressed against the ropes.
Magnifico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw tries to circle away but Magnifico has him pinned against the ropes.
Magnifico misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dillashaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw tries to land a front kick but Magnifico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Magnifico moves out of range easily.
Magnifico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magnifico sizes up Dillashaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Dillashaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillashaw misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Dillashaw. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Magnifico dominated that round.
That's time! Magnifico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Magnifico scores with a hook.
Magnifico cracks Dillashaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magnifico's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnifico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnifico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnifico tests Dillashaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnifico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnifico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillashaw's hands.
Magnifico connects with a looping right hand.
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magnifico misses with an uppercut.
Magnifico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnifico is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dillashaw drives through and clinches with Magnifico against the ropes.
#T1#
Magnifico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw trying to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw tries to break the clinch but Magnifico is controlling the position.
Magnifico is working Dillashaw over against the ropes.
Dillashaw can't break the clinch.
Dillashaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dillashaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw.
Magnifico throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw has Magnifico pressed against the ropes.
Dillashaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnifico has double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magnifico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw blocks an uppercut.
Magnifico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillashaw can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw.
Magnifico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillashaw's efforts to push away.
Magnifico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillashaw blocks an uppercut.
Magnifico misses with the head strike.
Magnifico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magnifico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw's elbow.
Dillashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magnifico swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnifico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillashaw is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Magnifico dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Magnifico throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Dillashaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Magnifico swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillashaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Dillashaw has managed to clinch.
Dillashaw tries to break free but Magnifico pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magnifico throws a head punch that misses.
Magnifico lands a right hand.
Magnifico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnifico is defending well for now.
Magnifico lands a shoulder strike.
Magnifico lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnifico throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnifico. #T1#
Dillashaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Dillashaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Dillashaw's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Magnifico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillashaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magnifico prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Magnifico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnifico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Magnifico tries to work over Dillashaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Dillashaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magnifico swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnifico pushes Dillashaw back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magnifico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillashaw is stalling here.
Magnifico swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw is looking to control Magnifico's arms but Magnifico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dillashaw has his back to the ropes.
Dillashaw tries to circle away but Magnifico has him pinned against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnifico throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw blocks a body shot from Magnifico.
Magnifico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Magnifico clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Dillashaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnifico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillashaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillashaw wants to clinch.
Dillashaw throws a lazy right hand but Magnifico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnifico throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw's shoulder, as Dillashaw tries to avoid the shot.
Magnifico misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
Magnifico lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnifico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magnifico throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnifico has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
Dillashaw tries to circle away but Magnifico has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Magnifico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw leaning against his opponent.
Magnifico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillashaw throws an elbow that misses.
Mark Magnifico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Dillashaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnifico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillashaw backwards.
Magnifico is trying to push Dillashaw away but Dillashaw has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Magnifico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnifico lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw.
Magnifico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnifico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillashaws head. #T2#
Magnifico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillashaws head.
Magnifico misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw blocks an uppercut.
Dillashaw working hard to break the clinch.
Magnifico throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnifico.
Magnifico misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magnifico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Magnifico.
Dillashaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnifico backwards.
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!
Magnifico working aggressively here.
Dillashaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dillashaw leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Magnifico had his way with TJ Dillashaw in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dillashaw slips under a jab.
Dillashaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnifico.
Dillashaw moves out of range as Magnifico strikes.
Dillashaw wants to clinch up but Magnifico keeps it at a distance.
Magnifico works Dillashaw's body with a nice hook.
Dillashaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnifico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillashaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillashaw walks into a left hand.
A big left from Magnifico misses.
Magnifico's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnifico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnifico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillashaw slips a jab from Magnifico.
Magnifico loads up on a big right hand but Dillashaw slips the punch.
Magnifico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2#
Dillashaw clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Magnifico fails to land.
Magnifico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillashaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnifico won't allow it.
Dillashaw trying to land knees to the body.
Mark Magnifico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnifico avoiding damage as Dillashaw throws knees to the body.
Dillashaw is stalling here.
Magnifico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Dillashaw blocks an uppercut.
Dillashaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillashaw working hard to break the clinch.
Dillashaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillashaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnifico's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Magnifico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magnifico 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Magnifico!
A very excited looking Mark Magnifico rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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