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Event:
TR78
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
McLennon instigates a clinch.
McLennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLennon lands with a right to the head.
McLennon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McLennon lands with a light punch inside.
McLennon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnusson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McLennon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Floki Magnusson has been cut.
McLennon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLennon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by McLennon.
#ROC#Magnusson is rocked!
McLennon presses Magnusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magnusson is still on wobbly legs! Can McLennon finish him?
McLennon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magnusson's face.
Magnusson wants a takedown but no success here.
Magnusson looks winded!
McLennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLennon has Magnusson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Magnusson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McLennon - that's hurt Magnusson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Magnusson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Magnusson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Liam McLennon! |
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Event:
TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Magnusson tries to move into range but Hataki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hataki lands with a shot to the body.
Hataki lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnusson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hataki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Hataki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hataki is looking to wear down Magnusson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Hataki.
Magnusson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hataki sprawls well. Hataki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hataki cracks Magnusson with an open hand slap.#CL#
Hataki clinches up with Magnusson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hataki prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hataki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Magnusson looking for a takedown.
Kakashi Hataki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floki Magnusson.
Hataki is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Hataki wants the takedown. Magnusson is fighting it off but Hataki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magnusson's guard against the cage.
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hataki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hataki postures up in Magnusson's guard and throws a big left but Magnusson blocks it.
Hataki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hataki landing with the ground and pound.
Magnusson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hataki is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hataki trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magnusson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnusson is aware though and is defending well.
Magnusson pushing down on Hataki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hataki is pressing down on Magnusson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magnusson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnusson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Hataki keeps moving.
Magnusson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magnusson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnusson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Magnusson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a triangle but Magnusson pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnusson working some strikes from top position.
Hataki 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.
Hataki keeping full guard, as Magnusson tries to pass.
Hataki managing to control the position. #T4#
Magnusson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magnusson looking to sit in guard and control but Hataki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magnusson controlling Hataki's posture.
Magnusson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hataki is one step ahead there.
Magnusson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hataki throws an elbow that misses. Magnusson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hataki's guard. Nice move by Magnusson!#REVB##SUB#
Hataki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magnusson doesn't defend quickly enough and Hataki has managed to lock this one up! Can Magnusson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hataki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kakashi Hataki!
Kakashi Hataki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR66
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Magnusson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Venegas avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnusson has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson pulls Venegas in close to his closed guard and prevents Venegas from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas postures up in Magnusson's guard and throws a big left but Magnusson blocks it.
Venegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Magnusson is controlling Venegas 's posture.
Venegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Venegas won't allow Magnusson to sweep him here.
Magnusson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Venegas working the ground and pound.
Venegas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venegas cracks Magnusson with a big right hand but Magnusson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Venegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Venegas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magnusson is avoiding damage well.
Magnusson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magnusson can't do much from the bottom here.
Venegas taking a breather here.
Venegas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Venegas .#SUB2#
Venegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnusson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venegas is putting a hurting on Magnusson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Magnusson is rocked!#T3#
Venegas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venegas trying to control the position but Magnusson is working away.
Venegas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magnusson is trying to work for a sweep but Venegas has mounted him!
Venegas wants to control the pace but Magnusson is squirming around nicely.
Venegas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnusson is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Magnusson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Magnusson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venegas looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Magnusson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Our winner, Frankie Venegas , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Magnusson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walcott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnusson throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnusson stands up over Walcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magnusson throws a big elbow that misses.
Magnusson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson working some strikes from top position.
Magnusson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Magnusson is in close to Walcott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magnusson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Magnusson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magnusson throws a big right hand that misses.
Magnusson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walcott is keeping the position for now.
Magnusson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magnusson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnusson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnusson slips a jab and a cross from Walcott.
Nice defenses there by Magnusson.#TD2#
Magnusson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magnusson working Walcott over with strikes.
Magnusson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magnusson is looking to advance position but Walcott won't allow it.
Magnusson trying to control the pace.
Magnusson works his way into side control. #T3#
Magnusson scoring with punches and elbows.
Magnusson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magnusson working the body and head with strikes.
Walcott is being controlled here.
Magnusson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Magnusson 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.
Walcott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Walcott on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Walcott is breathing heavily.
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson working the ground and pound from side control.
Magnusson staying calm.
Magnusson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Magnusson lands a few punches from side control.
Magnusson landing a few strikes.
Magnusson landing strikes.
Walcott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magnusson is controlling him well.
Walcott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Walcott is rocked!
Magnusson controls the position.
Oh Walcott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magnusson cracks Walcott with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magnusson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Walcott is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magnusson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Magnusson!
Our winner, Floki Magnusson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Tola clinches.
Magnusson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magnusson tries to score a body lock takedown but Tola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Tola pulls Magnusson into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Tola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tola is wriggling around but Magnusson manages to pass to half guard.
Tola wants to get back to his feet.
Tola wants to get back to full guard.
Magnusson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magnusson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magnusson stops Tola from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tola tries to roll over but Magnusson keeps him under control.
Tola is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magnusson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magnusson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tola has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Magnusson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tola can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magnusson lands a nice short elbow.
Magnusson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Magnusson.
Tola pushes Magnusson off looking to stand but Magnusson dives back in and keeps control.
Tola wants to sweep but Magnusson has passed to side control!
Magnusson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Tola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magnusson slows the pace down.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tola 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.
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
Magnusson trying to control the position but Tola is working away.
Magnusson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tola is trying to improve his position.
Tola is not content to let Magnusson control the position. #T3#
Magnusson scores with punches from side control.
Magnusson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tola to see if he's OK.
Tola tries to buck Magnusson off but Magnusson is having none of it.
Check out the look on Magnusson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tola is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magnusson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Magnusson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magnusson lands a nice forearm strike.
Magnusson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magnusson cracks Tola with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Tola is being controlled here.
Magnusson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tola wants to control but Magnusson postures up.
Tola being controlled for a moment.
Magnusson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Tola is rocked!
Magnusson scoring with punches and elbows.
Tola is still in real trouble! Can Magnusson finish him?
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magnusson lands a strong strike to the head of Tola. That's dazed him! Magnusson looking to finish here. Tola is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Magnusson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Magnusson!
Our winner, Floki Magnusson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Magnusson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magnusson cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Magnusson 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.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Magnusson scoring with strikes.
Magnusson is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnusson just content to control the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnusson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magnusson cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magnusson is chipping away with strikes.
Magnusson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnusson taking a breather here.
Magnusson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Magnusson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magnusson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
Magnusson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Magnusson controls the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Magnusson is chipping away with strikes.
Magnusson working the head and body with strikes.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Magnusson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magnusson is controlling him well.
Magnusson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magnusson takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magnusson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magnusson is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Magnusson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnusson controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Magnusson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magnusson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Magnusson stalls from top position.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Magnusson controls the position.
Magnusson scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Magnusson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magnusson lands some shots froms side control.
Magnusson cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magnusson connects with a decent elbow.
Magnusson takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magnusson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Magnusson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Johnson gets caught napping as Magnusson dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Magnusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Magnusson lands a couple of elbows.
Magnusson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magnusson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnusson working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson not doing much here.
Magnusson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Magnusson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magnusson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magnusson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Magnusson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Magnusson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Floki Magnusson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magnusson slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magnusson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magnusson working Johnson over with strikes.
Magnusson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnusson controlling the action here.#T2#
Magnusson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magnusson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Magnusson landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnusson landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Magnusson lands a big elbow. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Magnusson finish him?
Magnusson lands a big elbow - Johnson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Johnson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Floki Magnusson!
During a confident post fight interview, Floki Magnusson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnusson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tola avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tola as Magnusson shoots in.
Magnusson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floki Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tola stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnusson. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnusson tries for a takedown but Tola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tola misses with a few strikes there.
Tola swings for the body but Magnusson moves out of range.
Floki Magnusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tola misses with an uppercut. Magnusson saw that one coming.
Tola 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.
Tola misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tola thuds his right hand into Magnusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnusson shoots in and drives through. Tola sprawls well.
Tola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tola.#TD2#
Tola shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnusson's guard.#T1#
Tola lands a couple of elbows.
Tola stopping the sweep attempt from Magnusson.
Tola is fighting to break Magnusson's control of his arms but Magnusson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magnusson has momentary wrist control but Tola slips an elbow through the middle.
Magnusson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tola preventing the sweep.
Magnusson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tola trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magnusson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnusson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magnusson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magnusson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Magnusson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tola trying to keep a closed guard but Magnusson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Magnusson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magnusson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tola trying to keep a closed guard but Magnusson is proving a slippery customer.
Tola is striking off his back. Magnusson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tola wants to control but Magnusson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magnusson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magnusson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tola keeps working. #T4#
Magnusson is pressing down on Tola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tola is holding on for now.
Tola is looking for a sweep. Magnusson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tola trying to control but Magnusson postures up.
Magnusson controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Magnusson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnusson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tola is not content to let Magnusson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sera Tola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnusson.
Tola stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnusson. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Magnusson. No joy for Tola on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tola. No joy for Magnusson on that attempt.
Floki Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnusson misses with a takedown attempt - Tola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floki Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson dodges the punch combination from Tola.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tola!
Magnusson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tola throws a lazy right hand but Magnusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown but Tola shows good takedown defense.
Tola has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnusson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tola is fending him off so far but Magnusson persists. Nope, Tola circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tola has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnusson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Tola takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tola tries to bench press Magnusson off him but Magnusson keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Magnusson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tola for as long as he can get away with.
Magnusson working the head with strikes.
Magnusson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tola taking a bit of punishment here - Magnusson scoring with strikes.
Magnusson trying to control the position but Tola is working away. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Tola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tola taking a bit of punishment here - Magnusson scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tola can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magnusson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Magnusson continues to stall.
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
Magnusson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tola wants to control but Magnusson postures up.
Check out the look on Magnusson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Magnusson taking a breather here.
Tola tries to buck Magnusson off but Magnusson is having none of it.
Tola is breathing heavily.
Magnusson wants to control but Tola is keeping him busy.
Magnusson working the body and head with strikes.
Magnusson lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Tola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson trying to mount his opponent but Tola defends it.
Tola is in trouble now - Magnusson has advanced to mount! #T4#
Magnusson breaks from Tola's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Magnusson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magnusson landing punches. #ROC#Tola is rocked!
Magnusson with good strikes from the mount here!
Tola is still in real trouble! Can Magnusson finish him?
Tola takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Magnusson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Magnusson!
Floki Magnusson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Arepas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnusson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magnusson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magnusson is working Arepas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Arepas can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Magnusson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magnusson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Arepas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magnusson is controlling him well.
Arepas is looking to reverse the position.
Magnusson 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.
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arepas wants to control but Magnusson postures up.#T1#
Magnusson grinds an elbow into Arepas's temple.
Magnusson controls the position from side control.
Arepas pushes Magnusson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magnusson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Arepas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arepas is trying to get back to half guard.
Magnusson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magnusson scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Magnusson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Arepas's face as Magnusson controls the position.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnusson working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
Magnusson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnusson lands an elbow.
Arepas tries to buck Magnusson off but Magnusson is having none of it.
Magnusson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arepas looks winded!
Magnusson working the ground and pound.
Magnusson working away.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnusson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arepas some visible discomfort.
Arepas tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Magnusson controlling from side mount.
Magnusson scoring with punches and elbows.
Magnusson 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 Arepas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Arepas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magnusson connects with a decent elbow.
Magnusson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arepas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Magnusson scoring with punches and elbows.
Magnusson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Magnusson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arepas is looking to regain half guard here but Magnusson keeps moving and retains side control.
Arepas is trying to escape the position but Magnusson is controlling the position.
Arepas taking a bit of punishment here - Magnusson scoring with strikes.
Arepas taking a bit of punishment here - Magnusson scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnusson in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Arepas is rocked!
Arepas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arepas is still in real trouble! Can Magnusson finish him?
Check out the look on Magnusson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magnusson controls the position from side control.
Magnusson working the head with strikes.
Magnusson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Arepas's face as Magnusson controls the position.
Arepas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Magnusson controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Magnusson 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##TD#
Magnusson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arepas seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnusson working the body and head with strikes.
Magnusson staying calm.
Arepas taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arepas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Magnusson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magnusson is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Magnusson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magnusson tries to get to full guard but Arepas has control of the leg.
Magnusson gets back to full guard.
Floki Magnusson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magnusson 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#
Ground and pound from Magnusson. #T2#
Magnusson drops an elbow to the side of Arepas's head.
Magnusson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magnusson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magnusson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arepas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arepas working to try and regain half guard.
Arepas is breathing heavily.
Magnusson looking to finish Arepas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arepas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnusson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arepas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magnusson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Arepas is bucking up trying to escape but Magnusson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Arepas working to try and regain half guard.
Magnusson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magnusson connects with a bit shot that sees Arepas covering up! More strikes from Magnusson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Magnusson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Magnusson! |
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