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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Frank throws a combination. Magaddino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Frank throws a right hand that Magaddino ducks under and follows up with a left that Magaddino also avoids with ease.
Frank scores with the left hand. Magaddino knows he should have avoided that one.
Magaddino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magaddino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Magaddino tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frank dances in with a quick combination. Magaddino is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Frank snaps Magaddino's head back. Magaddino stumbles backwards against the cage. Frank steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Magaddino's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Magaddino just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Frank!
Thomas Frank 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:
TBD#9 CARTER vs. FRY
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Magaddino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Magaddino shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Magaddino is controlling the position.
Magaddino content to stall in guard here.
Magaddino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaddino wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to work over Magaddino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magaddino wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magaddino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Magaddino's takedown attempt.
Magaddino wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaddino is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaddino.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaddino or not.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magaddino dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Magaddino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magaddino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Magaddino's knee but Magaddino avoids it well. #CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magaddino wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson works on Magaddino's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Magaddino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaddino's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a hook.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Magaddino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Magaddino is rocked!
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Magaddino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magaddino takes a shot to the head.
Johnson cracks Magaddino with a nice body shot.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magaddino with a big uppercut! Magaddino tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magaddino to the mat! Magaddino covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
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Event:
WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nilsen darts in and clinches Magaddino up against the cage.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magaddino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nilsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
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!
Nilsen is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nilsen.
We've been hearing reports that Magaddino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A hook to the body from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Nilsen - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards. #T1#
Nilsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaddino or not.
Nilsen digs a right hand into Magaddino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaddino's gas tank.
Nilsen digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilsen dips a shoulder and cracks Magaddino with a mighty uppercut! Magaddino falls back against the cage and Nilsen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magaddino is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nilsen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen! Yacob Nilsen retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Yacob Nilsen 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:
TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Rider jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magaddino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rider circles away.
Rider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rider misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Magaddino counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Rider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magaddino defends it easily.
Magaddino tries to free his leg and advance position but Rider is retaining full guard.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rider can't keep his opponent in guard - Magaddino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily.
Magaddino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rider is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaddino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Magaddino seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magaddino pulls his head out easily.
Magaddino content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magaddino'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.
Magaddino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Rider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magaddino working over Rider with some ground and pound. Rider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magaddino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magaddino content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Magaddino there.
Magaddino not doing much here.
Rider manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaddino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaddino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaddino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino connects with a couple of short punches.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino dominated that round.
That's time! Magaddino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Magaddino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magaddino tries to move into range but Rider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rider cracks Magaddino with an open hand slap.
Rider sizes up Magaddino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rider has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magaddino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magaddino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rider is fending him off so far but Magaddino persists. Nope, Rider circles away and we're back to standing.
Rider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Rider coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Rider - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Magaddino shoots in and gets a takedown into Rider's guard.
Magaddino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Rider working for a triangle but Magaddino defends it easily.
Magaddino sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magaddino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magaddino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rider's head.
Magaddino showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
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.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magaddino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rider's head.#SUB2#
Rider throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magaddino escapes and throws Rider's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Magaddino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magaddino moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rider is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Magaddino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magaddino tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rider's legs.
Rider manages to get back to half guard.
Stefano Magaddino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magaddino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Rider actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magaddino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Magaddino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magaddino not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Magaddino there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Magaddino there.
Magaddino wants to pass the guard but Rider is defending well.
Magaddino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Midnight Rider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Magaddino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magaddino scoring with punches and elbows.
Magaddino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magaddino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rider can do to turn this around?
Magaddino working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rider is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Magaddino stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino is putting a hurting on Rider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rider is trying to get back to half guard.
Magaddino controls the position from side control.#T1#
Rider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magaddino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magaddino moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rider is trying to improve his position.
Rider regains half guard.
Magaddino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Magaddino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magaddino not doing much here.
#T3#
Magaddino prevents Rider from improving his position.
Magaddino controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rider connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Rider. Beautiful body shot.
Magaddino shoots for a takedown but Rider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magaddino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rider defends well and Magaddino ends up having to push Rider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magaddino.
Rider is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magaddino connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Rider manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magaddino slows the pace down in half guard.
Magaddino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magaddino is taking a breather. Rider 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaddino working Rider over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Magaddino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Magaddino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magaddino 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Magaddino!
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Event:
WW#1 MAGADDINO VS JOHNSON
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Magaddino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Magaddino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magaddino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Magaddino persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Magaddino shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaddino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Magaddino ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magaddino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson catches Magaddino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magaddino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson punishes Magaddino's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Magaddino is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Magaddino crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Magaddino is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Anthony Johnson!
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Magaddino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akira's half guard.
Akira tries to roll over but Magaddino keeps him under control.
Magaddino passes the guard and advances to mount!
Akira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaddino is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magaddino is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magaddino lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Akira tries to hold on but Magaddino postures up.
Magaddino controlling the pace for now.
Magaddino is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Magaddino controlling from mount.
Magaddino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magaddino lands a heavy elbow.
Magaddino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magaddino with good strikes from the mount here!
Magaddino dominating with strikes here.
Magaddino connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magaddino controlling from the full mount.
Magaddino 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.
Akira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magaddino raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Magaddino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magaddino with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaddino landing punches.
Magaddino controlling from the full mount.
Akira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Akira is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magaddino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magaddino controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Akira is in a horrible position here. Magaddino smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magaddino lands with some strikes.
Magaddino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akira hang on?
Magaddino controlling from mount.
Magaddino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Magaddino controlling the pace for now.
Akira is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magaddino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akira hang on?
Akira wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Magaddino controlling the pace for now.
Magaddino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akira hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino 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#
Magaddino closes the distance and clinches up with Akira, looking for a takedown. Magaddino pushes Akira against the cage but Akira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magaddino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akira tries to bum rush Magaddino with a series of wild strikes but Magaddino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akira cracks Magaddino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefano Magaddino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akira throws a series of punches but Magaddino moves out of range.
Magaddino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magaddino somewhat.
Akira throws a counter combo.
Akira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Akira as Magaddino shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Magaddino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Magaddino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akira as he jumps to the side.
Akira misses with a double jab.
Magaddino feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Akira misses with a body shot.
Magaddino goes for a double leg but Akira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akira continues to drive forward.
Magaddino dodges the punch combination from Akira.
Akira is breathing heavily.
Akira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Magaddino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Magaddino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magaddino slips a nice elbow through Akira's hands, connecting with Akira's forehead.
Magaddino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magaddino passes to full mount! #T2#
Magaddino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magaddino lands a nice shot to the 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!
Magaddino lands a nice shot to the head.
Magaddino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magaddino with good strikes from the mount here!
Magaddino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magaddino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Magaddino controlling from mount.
Magaddino raining down hammerfists from mount.
Magaddino landing punches.
Magaddino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magaddino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Magaddino unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Magaddino.
Magaddino with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Akira is rocked!
Magaddino controlling from mount.
Magaddino pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Akira is still in real trouble! Can Magaddino finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaddino unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaddino cracks Akira with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Magaddino!
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LW-MW) Round 1
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Zipperman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magaddino sprawls well initially but Zipperman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magaddino tries to roll over but Zipperman keeps him under control.
Zipperman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magaddino desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zipperman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magaddino is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaddino works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipperman throws a big right hand that misses.
Magaddino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zipperman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magaddino wants to sweep here but Zipperman controlling him for the moment.
Zipperman looking to sit in guard and control but Magaddino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Magaddino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaddino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zipperman controls Magaddino momentarily but Magaddino frees himself.
Magaddino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaddino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaddino won't allow Zipperman to sweep him here.
Magaddino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magaddino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Magaddino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magaddino.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magaddino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaddino postures up and lands a big shot to Zipperman's brow.
Magaddino landing with the ground and pound.
Magaddino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Zipperman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaddino is one step ahead there.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magaddino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Magaddino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Zipperman has momentary wrist control but Magaddino slips an elbow through the middle.
Magaddino controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zipperman is looking to stand up but Magaddino isn't so interested in that idea.
Zipperman is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino 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#
Zipperman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Zipperman moves into range and clinches up with Magaddino.
Magaddino looking for a takedown.
Zipperman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magaddino has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Magaddino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zipperman uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Zipperman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magaddino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zipperman has managed to get both his arms back between Magaddino's legs - danger averted.
Magaddino is trying to hold Zipperman in close to prevent damage but Zipperman has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino gets full guard.
Stefano Magaddino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magaddino is adopting a defensive guard.
Zipperman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Zipperman trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaddino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magaddino looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaddino, not yet.
Magaddino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaddino managing to control the position.
Magaddino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magaddino 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Magaddino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zipperman to the ground. Magaddino is now in Zipperman's guard.
Zipperman being controlled here, momentarily.
Magaddino works over Zipperman with some ground and pound from guard.
Zipperman trying to control the position.
#T3#
Magaddino tries to free his leg and advance position but Zipperman is retaining full guard.
Magaddino cracks Zipperman with a solid left hand.
Zipperman being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
More stalling from Magaddino.
Magaddino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magaddino's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magaddino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magaddino works over Zipperman with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Magaddino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zipperman's head.
Magaddino is in close to Zipperman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zipperman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magaddino controls the pace.
Magaddino advances position into side control!
Magaddino working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zipperman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magaddino landing a few strikes.
Zipperman seems a little lost for a moment, as Magaddino dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zipperman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zipperman being controlled here, momentarily.
Magaddino stands up over Zipperman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magaddino with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T1#
Magaddino looking to pass the guard.
Magaddino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magaddino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magaddino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magaddino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Magaddino shoots in and gets a takedown into Zipperman's guard.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magaddino controlling from the top position.
Magaddino lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Zipperman keeping full guard, as Magaddino tries to pass.
Magaddino slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magaddino is in close to Zipperman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magaddino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magaddino distracts Zipperman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magaddino stands up over Zipperman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magaddino content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magaddino chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Magaddino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magaddino 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Magaddino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kelly gets a double leg takedown into Magaddino's guard.
Magaddino 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.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Magaddino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magaddino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magaddino is controlling him.
Magaddino advances position into side control!
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Magaddino keeps moving and retains side control.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magaddino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magaddino happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magaddino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magaddino working the body and head with strikes.
Magaddino is staying tight to Kelly's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magaddino scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kelly to see if he's OK.
Magaddino is staying tight to Kelly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magaddino working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Magaddino controlling from side mount. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kelly tries to buck Magaddino off but Magaddino is having none of it.
Magaddino working away.
Magaddino could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magaddino lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Magaddino politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magaddino prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly tries to clinch up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelly enables Magaddino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magaddino is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly 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.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Magaddino is stalling in the full guard.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Magaddino connects with a couple of short punches.
Magaddino 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.#T1#
Magaddino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magaddino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magaddino is stalling in the full guard.
Magaddino stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Magaddino landing some decent shots from guard.
Magaddino slips nicely into half guard.
Magaddino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB2#
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magaddino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magaddino is taking a breather. Kelly 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.
Kelly is trying to maintain the position but Magaddino is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Magaddino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Magaddino keeps it at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Magaddino shrugs it off though.
Magaddino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Magaddino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Magaddino works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Magaddino works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Magaddino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magaddino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magaddino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magaddino passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Magaddino is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magaddino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kelly trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magaddino has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Magaddino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelly connects with a high kick.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Magaddino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magaddino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magaddino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Magaddino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magaddino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaddino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stefano Magaddino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magaddino is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Magaddino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magaddino landing strikes from the mount.
Magaddino controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Magaddino connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Magaddino connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Magaddino connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magaddino controlling from mount. #T2#
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magaddino working Kelly over with strikes here.
Magaddino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magaddino is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magaddino controlling his opponent.
Magaddino postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kelly looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Magaddino has a good base and remains in mount.
Magaddino lands a nice shot to the head.
Magaddino controlling his opponent. #T3#
Magaddino lands a big elbow.
Magaddino controlling from mount.
Magaddino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magaddino landing punches.
Magaddino with a couple of short strikes.
Magaddino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magaddino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magaddino prevents Kelly from getting the reversal.
Magaddino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Kelly is bucking up trying to escape but Magaddino cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magaddino lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magaddino lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magaddino has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kelly's face.
Magaddino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magaddino lands a big elbow.
Magaddino controlling the position easily from mount.
Magaddino working the ground and pound effectively.
Ricky Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefano Magaddino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magaddino controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Magaddino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magaddino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Magaddino!
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