Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
MacLeod scores with a jab. Magabi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magabi throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacLeod connects with a body shot that sends Magabi 's belly button to the back.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Magabi moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Magabi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magabi .
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.#T1#
MacLeod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
Magabi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magabi tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
MacLeod rushes Magabi and presses him up against the cage.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magabi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magabi .
Magabi misses with a body punch.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
MacLeod manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magabi 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. #T2##SUB2#
Magabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magabi has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
MacLeod has his foot on Magabi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magabi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magabi passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi controlling the position.
Magabi working away.#T3#
A control attempt from MacLeod but he's now mounted!
MacLeod is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacLeod tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
MacLeod is just holding on here. Magabi manages to take his back. #T4#
Magabi has the hooks in. MacLeod is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magabi not allowing MacLeod to control his hands.
MacLeod tries to escape but Magabi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magabi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magabi scores with a body shot.
MacLeod swings for the body but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi with the inside leg kick.
Magabi tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magabi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magabi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by MacLeod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacLeod.
Magabi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Magabi 's shoulder, as Magabi tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL2#
MacLeod forces Magabi back against the cage and clinches.
Magabi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magabi blocking some punches.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Magabi tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Magabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Magabi controls his hands.
Magabi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magabi is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magabi walks away with a smile on his face. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magabi rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Magabi coming out on top.#T2#
Magabi takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod with a jab.
MacLeod cracks Magabi with a good jab.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Magabi ducked under it nicely.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Magabi slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
MacLeod tries to clinch but Magabi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Magabi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi is looking to counter punch.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
Magabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magabi just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magabi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Magabi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Magabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod lands a jab.
Panda MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Magabi .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from MacLeod misses.
Magabi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magabi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod works Magabi 's body with a nice hook.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magabi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Magabi .
Magabi throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magabi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Magabi looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod lands with a straight right. Magabi didn't see that one coming.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magabi .
Mombasa Magabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magabi misses the shot to the body.
Magabi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Magabi avoids the punch easily.
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. Magabi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Magabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
Magabi throws a body kick that misses.
Magabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Magabi .
A swing and a miss from Magabi .
Magabi digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.#T4#
Magabi scores with a shot to the body.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Magabi throws the kick towards the body but MacLeod avoids it.
Magabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magabi thuds a left hand into MacLeod's body.
Magabi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Magabi is looking for a counter combo.
Magabi needs to keep his hands up - MacLeod had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mombasa Magabi .
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda MacLeod!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Mumba
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Fleshou Jr finds it's way through Magabi 's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Good exchange - Fleshou Jr coming out on top.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleshou Jr. #KD#
Fleshou Jr lands a big right hand that sends Magabi crashing to the mat! Fleshou Jr stays standing though and waves Magabi back to his feet!#CL#
Fleshou Jr has Magabi up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Fleshou Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleshou Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Mombasa Magabi 's cut even more.
Fleshou Jr blocks a body shot from Magabi .
Fleshou Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
Magabi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magabi .
Magabi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
Fleshou Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Magabi tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Magabi back against the cage.
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Magabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Fleshou Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Magabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magabi slows down the pace here.
Fleshou Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magabi .
Magabi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleshou Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magabi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fleshou Jr lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Mombasa Magabi 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magabi lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magabi tries to work over Fleshou Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magabi tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Magabi back against the cage.
Fleshou Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magabi backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fleshou Jr as Magabi tries to tie him up. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Fleshou Jr.
Magabi looks winded!
Magabi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleshou Jr. #CUT#Mombasa Magabi 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou Jr is trying to drag Magabi to the mat but Magabi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fleshou Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Magabi avoids the damage to the body.
Fleshou Jr prevents a body shot from Magabi .
Magabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magabi blocking some punches.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
Fleshou Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magabi .
Fleshou Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magabi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stres Fleshou Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magabi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Magabi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magabi blocking some punches.
Fleshou Jr lands a left hand. #BC2#
Magabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleshou Jr connects with a single shot there.
Magabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magabi ducks under a wild hook from Fleshou Jr.
Magabi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mombasa Magabi 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Magabi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ãlves Leite. That one must have hurt.
Ãlves Leite is looking to land body kicks.
Ãlves Leite looks to land a body kick but Magabi moved away.
Ãlves Leite scores with a push kick.
Ãlves Leite pushes Magabi away with a front kick.
Magabi scores with a push kick.
Ãlves Leite misses with a body kick.
Magabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ãlves Leite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magabi . That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Ãlves Leite.
Saulo Ãlves Leite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ãlves Leite is looking to slow Magabi down with leg kicks.
Magabi blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Magabi misses.
Donk. Ãlves Leite catches Magabi right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ãlves Leite, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Magabi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ãlves Leite throws a push kick but Magabi slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Ãlves Leite looks to throw a body kick
and Magabi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Magabi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ãlves Leite throws the kick towards the body but Magabi avoids it.
Magabi throws a leg kick which misses Ãlves Leite's front leg but catches the back leg as Ãlves Leite tries to avoid it.
Magabi misses with a body kick.
Ãlves Leite misses with a double jab
and Magabi counters with a good, hard body kick but Ãlves Leite shrugs it off. #CL#
Ãlves Leite pushes Magabi up against the cage in a clinch.
Magabi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ãlves Leite working Magabi over with knees to the body.
Ãlves Leite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magabi .
Ãlves Leite lands an elbow just above Magabi 's eye.
Magabi lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magabi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magabi lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right from Ãlves Leite on the inside.
Magabi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ãlves Leite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magabi .
Magabi looks winded!
Magabi blocks an uppercut.
Magabi taking a breather.
Magabi can't find room to land a body shot as Ãlves Leite controls the action.
Knees to the body from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ãlves Leite tries a body shot but Magabi blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ãlves Leite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mombasa Magabi 's cut even more.
A short left from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite blocks an uppercut.
Magabi throws a head punch that misses.
Ãlves Leite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magabi backwards.
Ãlves Leite scores with a shoulder strike.
Magabi avoiding damage as Ãlves Leite throws knees to the body.
Ãlves Leite scores a nice knee to the body.
Ãlves Leite missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Ãlves Leite throws an elbow that misses.
Ãlves Leite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ãlves Leite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ãlves Leite lands with a light punch inside.
Magabi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magabi trying to stall but Ãlves Leite improves his position.
Magabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magabi misses with the head strike.
Magabi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ãlves Leite scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ãlves Leite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Mombasa Magabi 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ãlves Leite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ãlves Leite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ãlves Leite obliges.
Ãlves Leite lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magabi fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ãlves Leite lands a right hand.
Ãlves Leite scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Ãlves Leite lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ãlves Leite lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#Mombasa Magabi 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ãlves Leite.
Ãlves Leite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ãlves Leite blocks an uppercut.
Magabi takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mombasa Magabi 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saulo Ãlves Leite!
Saulo Ãlves Leite retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Saulo Ãlves Leite made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Drago
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Magabi punishes Beardsley's body with a nice straight punch.
Magabi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Beardsley tries to clinch
and Magabi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Magabi misses with a kick to the body.
Beardsley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magabi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Beardsley to counter with a crisp jab.
Magabi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magabi throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.
As Magabi tries to get set, Beardsley tries to push him back and clinch up but Magabi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Beardsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magabi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beardsleys head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC2#
Magabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beardsley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magabi moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magabi .
Beardsley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Beardsley instigates a clinch.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magabi .
Magabi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magabi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beardsley. #T2#
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Magabi blocking some punches.
Beardsley lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Magabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
Magabi trying to stall but Beardsley improves his position.
Magabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
Beardsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magabi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magabi is trying to maintain a safe position but Beardsley gets an underhook and turns Magabi into the cage.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magabi .
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magabi to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Magabi breaks from the clinch.
Beardsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Magabi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magabi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magabi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beardsley misses with a body shot.
Magabi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magabi throws a leg kick
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magabi throws a sloppy head kick
and Beardsley counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Beardsley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley moves out of range as Magabi throws a body kick. #CL#
Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magabi , pushing him back against the cage.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Magabi digs a right hand underneath Beardsley's ribcage. Beardsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Magabi .
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Magabi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magabi lands with a right to the head.
Magabi lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Magabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Magabi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beardsley.
Magabi just leaning against Beardsley, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magabi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mombasa Magabi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Magabi digs a good hook to Beardsley's body.
Beardsley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
Beardsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi lands a right hook to the body.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magabi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beardsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magabi punishes Beardsley's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Magabi cracks Beardsley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Magabi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beardsley to stand back up!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Magabi cracks Beardsley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beardsley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Magabi finish him? #T1#
Magabi throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley is looking to counter punch.
Magabi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Magabi engages and cracks Beardsley with a massive lead left hook - Beardsley tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Magabi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: SMASH: Fleshou vs Magabi
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fleshou Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magabi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magabi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magabi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Fleshou Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magabi avoids the body shot from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magabi counters with a solid body kick.
Fleshou Jr throws a jab when Magabi was well out of range.
Fleshou Jr tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Fleshou Jr.
Magabi blocks a jab.
Magabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fleshou Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Magabi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magabi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Magabi stuns Fleshou Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magabi scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.#T1#
Fleshou Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi cracks a nice hook into Fleshou Jr's ribs.
Fleshou Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fleshou Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magabi .
Magabi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleshou Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magabi counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stres Fleshou Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleshou Jr is breathing heavily.
Fleshou Jr shoots in for a double leg but Magabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fleshou Jr looks to land a body kick but Magabi moved away.
Magabi cracks Fleshou Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fleshou Jr falls backwards against the cage. Magabi follows up with more strikes that drop Fleshou Jr to his knees. Magabi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fleshou Jr! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Magabi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magabi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Magabi staying out of range there.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magabi thuds his shin into the meat of White's side.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magabi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magabi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White throws a hook but Magabi blocks it.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magabi throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Magabi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
White missing with a left hand there. Magabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Magabi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White misses with a looping left.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Magabi counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Magabi to acknowledge the strikes.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a jab to the head.
Magabi connects with the punch.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Magabi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Magabi lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from White finds it's way through Magabi 's defenses.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
White throws a hook but Magabi avoids it easily.
White misses with an uppercut. Magabi saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Magabi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magabi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magabi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magabi checks it well.
Magabi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magabi thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White looks winded!
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magabi connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Magabi lands a nice looking body shot.
Magabi connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Magabi thuds a left hand into White's body.
Magabi scores with a shot to the body.
Magabi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magabi punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Magabi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Magabi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Magabi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magabi thuds a left hand into White's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magabi .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magabi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magabi connects with a leg kick.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Magabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4##KD#
Magabi lands a big uppercut and White crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but White looks OK. Magabi waves White back to his feet!#ROC#White is rocked!
White walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles White limp body while Magabi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Magabi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magabi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abner throws a head kick but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magabi looks to land a body kick but Abner moved away.
Abner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magabi avoids it.
Magabi takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magabi slips a jab from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magabi .
Magabi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Magabi .
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Abner moves out of range as Magabi throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Magabi ducks down to avoid it.
Magabi misses with a body punch
and Abner counters with an outside leg kick.
Magabi staying out of range there.
Magabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abner is just out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Magabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magabi misses with a body kick.
Magabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magabi jabs at Abner's body.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magabi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Abner tried to counter with a leg kick but Magabi avoided it.#T3#
A low kick lands for Abner.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner slips a straight right by Magabi .
Magabi tries to score with a low kick but Abner moves his leg out of the way.
Magabi misses with a body shot
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Magabi throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Magabi misses the shot to the body.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magabi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abner rather than just go for the knockout.
Magabi misses with the body kick
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Abner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magabi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner walks into a jab.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Magabi avoids the body shot from Abner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Magabi walks into a straight right hand from Abner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mombasa Magabi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Magabi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abner looks to land a body kick but Magabi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner throws out a loose jab but Magabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magabi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Abner thumps Magabi with a low kick.
Abner wants to land a leg kick but Magabi is out of range.
Magabi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magabi takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
Magabi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner. #T2#
Magabi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Abner throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with an inside leg kick.
Magabi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magabi connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
Abner misses with a left hand
and Magabi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magabi looks for the body kick but Abner saw that one coming.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Magabi throws out a counter right but Abner avoids it with no problem.
Magabi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abner doesn't seem bothered though.
Magabi punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
Magabi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Magabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magabi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mombasa Magabi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magabi lands a nice shot to the body.
Magabi lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Magabi is predictable there
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick.
Magabi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magabi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magabi .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magabi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Magabi misses
and Magabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Magabi backs away, Abner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
A nice side step and Magabi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Magabi finds it's target.#T2#
Magabi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner throws a series of punches but Magabi avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Magabi misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magabi .#T3#
Magabi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Magabi 's shoulder, as Magabi tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Magabi .
Beau Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magabi .
Magabi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Magabi misses. #T4#
Magabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abner's sensitive parts.
Abner throws a low kick but Magabi avoids it.
Magabi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magabi .
Abner avoids the body shot from Magabi .
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mombasa Magabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magabi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 134
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Osmond closes the distance and clinches up with Magabi , looking for a takedown. Osmond pushes Magabi against the cage but Magabi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Osmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magabi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Osmond fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magabi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magabi . Osmond shrugs it off though.
Osmond shoots in for a double leg but Magabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Osmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Osmond slips a straight right by Magabi .
Magabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osmond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magabi is fending him off so far but Osmond persists. Nope, Magabi circles away and we're back to standing.
Osmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Osmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Osmond throws a series of punches but Magabi avoids them all with ease.
Osmond throws a series of punches but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Osmond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magabi !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magabi dodges the ground and pound from Osmond.#T2#
An elbow from Osmond crashes against the mat.
Osmond wants to control but Magabi is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Osmond's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magabi stops Osmond from passing to mount.
Osmond is looking to take a break and control but Magabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osmond working away.#T3#
Osmond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Osmond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magabi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Osmond moves into full mount!
Osmond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Osmond trying to control but Magabi is having none of it.
Magabi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Osmond punching from mount but Magabi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Osmond thowing shots but they're missing.
Osmond wants to control but Magabi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Osmond is looking to take a break and control but Magabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osmond throwing shots but Magabi is blocking nicely. #T5#
Osmond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magabi 's head. #SUB#
Osmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magabi won't allow Osmond to pass to mount. #SUB#
Osmond is looking for a kimura here.
Magabi is trying to control but can't.
Osmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Osmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osmond is thwarting Magabi 's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magabi delivers a nice body kick.
Magabi is looking to slow Osmond down with leg kicks.
Osmond connects with a crisp jab.
Osmond lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.#TD#
Osmond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Osmond wants to control but Magabi is keeping him busy.
Magabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Magabi tries to roll over but Osmond keeps him under control.
Magabi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osmond.
Magabi is staying active underneath Osmond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magabi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osmond trying to control the action but Magabi is working from the bottom.
Magabi won't allow Osmond to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Osmond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Osmond wants to control but Magabi is keeping him busy. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Osmond slows the pace down in half guard.
Magabi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Osmond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magabi sees it coming and defends easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magabi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joel Osmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magabi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magabi thinks about the counter body kick.
Osmond throws a sloppy body shot
and Magabi counters with a nice body kick. #T9#
Magabi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Osmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osmond takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magabi lands a right hook to the body.
Osmond is breathing heavily.
Osmond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magabi can pounce on him.
Magabi blocks a jab.
Osmond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Osmond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magabi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magabi is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Osmond dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Osmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Osmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magabi circles away quickly and effectively.
Magabi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magabi looks to land a body kick but Osmond moved away.
Osmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Magabi counters with a nice uppercut.
Osmond misses with a two punch combination.
Osmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magabi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osmond cracks Magabi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Osmond misses with a straight right.
Magabi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Osmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magabi .#T1#
Osmond blocks the body kick.
Magabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osmond scores with a punch to the head.
Magabi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osmond.
Magabi scores with a nice head shot.
Magabi misses the shot to the body.
Osmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Magabi sprawls well. He's pushed Osmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Osmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osmond looks to land a left hand but Magabi moved out of range nicely.
Magabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osmond.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Osmond here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
Osmond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Magabi throws a combination that misses
and Osmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Osmond throws a leg kick
and Magabi counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osmond or perhaps it was just good defense by Magabi , which made it look bad.
Magabi with a jab.
Osmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Osmond.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magabi .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osmond tries for a takedown but Magabi circles away easily#KD2#
and Magabi counters with a nice right hand that sends Osmond toppling to the canvas! Osmond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Magabi finish him?!#ROC2#Osmond is rocked!#CUT2#Joel Osmond's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Magabi scores with a hook to the body. Osmond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Magabi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osmond sprawling to the canvas! Osmond rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Magabi finish him?!
Oh Osmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Joel Osmond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Osmond is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Magabi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Osmond crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Osmond's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 127
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Goodson.
Magabi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Goodson misses the jab.
Magabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodson throws out the jab.
Magabi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodson with a body shot.
Magabi slips a straight right by Goodson.
Goodson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters circling - Goodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Goodson lands a left and a right that send Magabi crashing to the mat, dazed. Goodson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
Goodson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magabi counters with a left and a right that stings Goodson. #T1#
Goodson throws a hook but Magabi avoids it easily.
Goodson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodson misses with a hook
and Magabi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Goodson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 119
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Jack has hold of one of Magabi 's legs. Magabi is fighting the takedown attempt but Jack gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magabi pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Magabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magabi pulls Jack in close to his closed guard and prevents Jack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack works over Magabi with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Magabi is keeping the position.
Magabi pulls Jack in close to his closed guard and prevents Jack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jack looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jack preventing the sweep.
Magabi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magabi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Magabi keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Magabi keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magabi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jack has Magabi in his guard.#REVR#
Jack managing to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magabi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Magabi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magabi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magabi has passed into half guard!
Jack misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Jack is looking for a sweep. Magabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magabi passes to full mount!
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack can't escape the position.
Jack tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
Magabi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Jack is looking to improve his position but Magabi isn't that keen on the idea.
Jack swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
Jack wants to hold on but Magabi pushes him away.#T5#
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jack wants to hold on but Magabi pushes him away.
Jack is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magabi is staying active.
Magabi controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack wants to hold on but Magabi pushes him away.
Jack is looking to improve his position but Magabi isn't that keen on the idea.
Jack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jack wants to control but Magabi is having none of it.#T7#
Magabi controlling the pace for now.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magabi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
Jack tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Magabi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magabi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jack to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Jack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jack turns into Magabi and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack postures up in Magabi 's guard and throws a big left but Magabi blocks it.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mombasa Magabi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
Magabi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jack scores with a takedown into Magabi 's guard.
Jack throwing strikes but missing.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack throws a strike but Magabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack is controlling Magabi 's posture.#T1#
Jack is trying to keep Magabi in close.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Magabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack is trying to keep Magabi in close.
Magabi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jack throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Magabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack with a poor takedown
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Magabi pushes him off.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magabi throws a series of strikes that have Jack backpedaling.
Jack throws a series of punches but Magabi avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
Jack throws a combination. Magabi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magabi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magabi defends it nicely.
Mombasa Magabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.#T3#
Jack fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magabi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jack has closed the distance and engaged Magabi in a clinch.
Magabi can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Magabi .
Jack is breathing heavily.
Magabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magabi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magabi has Jack pushed against the cage.
Magabi scores with a hook to the body.
Magabi pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magabi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Magabi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.#T4#
The referee calls for Magabi to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Magabi .
Magabi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Magabi tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Magabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Magabi sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magabi sprawls well. Magabi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magabi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Magabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Magabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?#T5#
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Magabi gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
Mombasa Magabi is winning the standup battle so far.
Magabi is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magabi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magabi wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack tries to clinch but Magabi moves away
and Magabi counters with a left to the body.
Magabi jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Magabi , right into the meat of the thigh.
Magabi tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magabi back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Magabi with the inside leg kick.
Jack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magabi can pounce on him. #KD#
Magabi lands a big head kick that sends Jack tumbling to the mat! Magabi takes a step backwards and waves Jack back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Magabi is looking to wear down Jack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Magabi moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Magabi finish him?
Magabi lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jack off his feet! Jack tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Magabi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strong scores with a kick to the body.
Magabi blocks a head kick by Strong.
Magabi avoids the head kick by Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a lazy head kick
and Magabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magabi feints and then cracks Strong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strong down.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magabi throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Magabi moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magabi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong thuds a left hand into Magabi 's body.
Magabi misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Magabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Magabi and move into the clinch position.
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magabi throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Magabi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Strong to the canvas! Strong doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Magabi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Magabi slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magabi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks clobbers Magabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magabi keeps Sparks at a distance using the push kick.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Magabi moved out of range.
Magabi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sparks just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi scores with a jab.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Magabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magabi with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Magabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparks throws a hook but Magabi blocks it.
Sparks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Magabi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sparks's knee momentarily.
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Magabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magabi counters with a nice body shot.
Magabi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparks. That did some damage!
Magabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks misses with a hook.#T2#
Magabi is looking to slow Sparks down with leg kicks.
Sparks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks catches Magabi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
Magabi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magabi slips a jab from Sparks.
Sparks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magabi .
Sparks throws a poor cross that misses
and Magabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magabi connects with the punch.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Magabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Magabi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Sparks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi with a nice calf kick.
Magabi throws a leg kick which misses Sparks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparks tries to avoid it.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Magabi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magabi connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Magabi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sparks! Magabi lets Sparks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Magabi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magabi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sparks takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Magabi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sparks bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !
Elton Sparks spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: TOF 76
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Dinu throws an off balance right hand
and Magabi counters with a good low kick that Dinu was not able to check.
Dinu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magabi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magabi ! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Dinu misses
and Magabi counters with a right hand to the body.
Magabi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dinu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dinu misses with a jab to the body
and Magabi counters with a low kick, right behind Dinu 's knee.
Dinu tries to clinch up but Magabi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinu lands a head shot.
Dinu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magabi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinu is looking to clinch but Magabi is avoiding it.
Dinu throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dinu steps away.
Dinu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dinu throws a right hand that Magabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Magabi also avoids with ease.
Magabi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magabi thumps Dinu with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Magabi .
Dinu is breathing heavily.
Dinu swings widly with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Magabi !
Magabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinu at a distance. #T1#
Dinu moves in looking to clinch but Magabi pushes him off.
Dinu misses with a body shot.
Dinu misses with a double jab
and Magabi counters with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Magabi slams his shin into Dinu's torso.
Dinu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Dinu has been cut.#KD2#
Magabi drops Dinu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dinu looks back up at him and smiles so Magabi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magabi throws a shot to the body.
Magabi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Magabi shuts the power down on Dinu. Lights out, game over! Magabi is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: TOF 68
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Magabi gets caught napping as Messing dives in and scores a takedown. Magabi manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magabi looking for a sweep. Not yet Magabi , not yet.
Messing postures up in Magabi 's guard and throws a big left but Magabi blocks it.
Messing throws a big right hand that misses.
Messing wants to control from the top but Magabi keeps moving.
Messing stays in close to Magabi 's body and controls the position.
Messing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magabi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Messing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Messing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magabi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Messing, into his guard. #REVB#
Messing wants to control the position but Magabi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Messing's coaches at Trials Of Fortitude have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Magabi prevents Messing from improving his position.#T2#
Messing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magabi is working away from the top position though.
Messing is looking to improve his position.
Magabi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Messing is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Messing throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Messing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Messing wants to control from the top but Magabi keeps moving.
Messing throwing strikes but missing.
Messing trying to control but Magabi is working from the bottom.
Magabi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messing is one step ahead there. #T4#
Messing scoring with some ground and pound.
Messing throwing strikes but missing.
Messing throws an elbow that misses. Magabi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Messing's guard. Nice move by Magabi !#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messing is on top in guard. #REVR#
Messing trying to control but Magabi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Magabi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Messing controls the pace.
Messing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magabi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magabi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Messing trying to control but Magabi is working from the bottom.
Messing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Messing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Messing 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.
Messing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Magabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Magabi is keeping the position.
Magabi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T7#
Messing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magabi keeping moving, preventing Messing from controlling successfully.
Magabi keeping full guard, as Messing tries to pass.
Messing postures up in Magabi 's guard and throws a big left but Magabi blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Messing's corner calls for a 1-2. Messing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magabi slips under a jab.
It seemed like Magabi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mombasa Magabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messing staying out of range there.
Messing feinted with a counter takedown.#T8#
Messing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magabi pinned against the cage. Magabi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Messing throws a right and a left that Magabi avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Magabi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magabi thuds his right hand into Messing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Messing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Messing shoots in but no luck this time.
Messing misses with a jab to the body
and Magabi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Messing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messing takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Messing misses with a body shot.
Magabi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T9#
Magabi misses with a looping left.
Messing is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magabi misses the jab.
Messing was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messing. Magabi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magabi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messing.
It seemed like Magabi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magabi moves out of range as Messing strikes.
Messing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messing looks for a takedown but Magabi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Magabi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Messing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mombasa Magabi 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magabi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mombasa Magabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magabi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Messing dives in and grabs Magabi 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magabi pushes down on Messing's head and hops out.
Magabi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Messing counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Messing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Messing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Messing throwing shots but Magabi is blocking nicely.
Magabi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Messing winds up and cracks Magabi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Messing is looking to take a break and control but Magabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Messing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Messing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Messing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magabi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Messing.
Magabi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messing.
Magabi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Messing trying to mount his opponent but Magabi defends it.
Messing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magabi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Magabi is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Messing wants to work for an arm triangle but Magabi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magabi sizes up Messing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magabi throws a hook to the side of Messing's head but Messing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magabi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magabi scores with a jab. Messing acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
A punch combination from Messing misses. #T4#
Magabi misses with a low kick.
Messing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi scores with a leg kick.
Magabi misses with a right hand #TD#
and Messing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Messing throwing strikes but missing.
Messing wants to control from the top but Magabi keeps moving.
Messing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magabi 's head.#CUT#That has opened up Mombasa Magabi 's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messing trying to control but Magabi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Magabi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messing connects with a couple of short punches.
Messing throwing strikes but missing.
Messing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messing is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Messing's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Messing.
Magabi lands with a straight right. Messing didn't see that one coming.
Magabi throws out a loose jab but Messing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Messing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messing looks to score with a jab to the body but Magabi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magabi ! But no joy.
Magabi wants to land a leg kick but Messing is out of range.
Messing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Messing fails to land with a series of punches. #T7#
Messing comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Messing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magabi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Messing.
Magabi trying to control from the bottom.
Messing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magabi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#The cut above Mombasa Magabi 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Messing lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#Mombasa Magabi 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mombasa Magabi 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerard Messing!
In his post fight interview, Gerard Messing started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Chukwuma lands a nice shot that snaps Magabi 's head back. #CUT#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magabi cracks Chukwuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chukwuma wants to land a leg kick but Magabi is out of range.
Magabi throws a leg kick
and Chukwuma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Chukwuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magabi , pushing him back against the cage.
Magabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magabi takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magabi is working Chukwuma over against the cage.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Magabi blocking some punches.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magabi backwards.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magabi tries to break the clinch but Chukwuma is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Magabi . #BC2#
Magabi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magabi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chukwuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magabi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magabi misses with a kick to the body
and Chukwuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Magabi looks winded!
Magabi misses with a left hand
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Mombasa Magabi 's cut even more.#T2#
Chukwuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Magabi 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chukwuma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magabi scrambles back to his feet.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Magabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Magabi 's front leg but catches the back leg as Magabi tries to avoid it.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Magabi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chukwuma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Chukwuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magabi throws a leg kick but Chukwuma checks it.
Magabi tries a low kick but Chukwuma avoids it.
Chukwuma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magabi is able to avoid easily.
Chukwuma lands a really nice looking cross but Magabi seems unphased. #CUT#The cut above Mombasa Magabi 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magabi throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the liver by Chukwuma. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Chukwuma there.#CUT#Mombasa Magabi 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mombasa Magabi 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tinashe Chukwuma!
A relieved looking Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Magabi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magabi counters with a body kick.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick
and Magabi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Devil throws an off balance right hand
and Magabi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Devil throws a poor cross that misses
and Magabi counters with a nice body kick.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magabi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Devil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Devil throws a series of punches but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Devil swings widly with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a left and a right that stings Devil. #KD2#
Magabi sends Devil crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Magabi is motioning to the referee to let Devil up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Tazmanian Devil has been cut.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil ducks into an uppercut from Magabi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Nicholas swings for the body but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicholas avoided it.
Nicholas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
It looked like Magabi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicholas.
Magabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicholas.
Nicholas throws a big shot that misses.
Magabi blocks a jab.
Magabi misses with a straight right.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Magabi ducks under a wild hook from Nicholas.
Magabi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
Nicholas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magabi .
Nice uppercut lands for Nicholas. That snapped Magabi 's head back.
Nicholas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magabi .
Nicholas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Magabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicholas checks a leg kick.
Magabi looks to land a right hand but Nicholas moved out of range.
Nicholas connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Magabi staying out of range there.
It looked like Magabi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magabi slips a jab from Nicholas.
Nicholas throws out a loose jab but Magabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicholas misses the target.
Nicholas looks to throw the jab but Magabi is out of range.
Magabi throws an overhand right that lands on Nicholas's shoulder, as Nicholas tries to avoid the shot.
Magabi throws a good cross that connects.
Nicholas throws a poor cross that misses
and Magabi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicholas's knee momentarily.
Nicholas connects with the punch.
Nicholas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magabi counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Nicholas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magabi looks to throw the jab but Nicholas is out of range.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
Nicholas looks to land a left hand but Magabi moved out of range nicely.
Nicholas misses with a left hand
and Magabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicholas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magabi in his tracks.
Magabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicholas.
Nicholas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magabi .
Nicholas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franz Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magabi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicholas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magabi slips under a jab from Nicholas.
Magabi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicholas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Magabi drops his hands momentarily and Nicholas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicholas looks to score with a jab to the body but Magabi is just out of range.
Magabi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicholas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magabi .
Magabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicholas throws an overhand right that lands on Magabi 's shoulder, as Magabi tries to avoid the shot.
Nicholas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magabi .
Magabi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicholas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magabi counters with a leg kick.
Magabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicholas.
Magabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicholas.
Nicholas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nicholas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicholas misses the jab.#T4#
Magabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicholas throws out the jab.
Nicholas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholas throws the left hand but Magabi avoids the punch easily.
Magabi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicholas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicholas misses with an uppercut.
Nicholas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magabi staying out of range there.
Magabi moves out of range as Nicholas strikes.
As Nicholas looks to move away, Magabi throws a big counter combo but Nicholas just gets out of the way.
Magabi takes a swing at Nicholas's ribcage but misses.
Magabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Mombasa Magabi 's cut is getting worse.
Magabi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicholas throws the left hand but Magabi avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Nicholas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mombasa Magabi 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . Nicholas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Franz Nicholas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicholas to score with a decent uppercut.
Nicholas scores with a jab to the head.
Nicholas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magabi moves out of range as Nicholas strikes.
Magabi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicholas misses with a hook. Magabi ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nicholas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi misses the body punch
and Nicholas counters with a stiff right hand.
Magabi keeps Nicholas at a distance using the push kick.
Nicholas staying out of range there.
Magabi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Nicholas throws a hook to the side of Magabi 's head but Magabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magabi throws an overhand right that lands on Nicholas's shoulder, as Nicholas tries to avoid the shot.
Magabi slips a jab from Nicholas.
Magabi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magabi clobbers Nicholas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Magabi finds it's way through Nicholas's defenses.
Magabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicholas manages to avoid it.
Magabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicholas.
Nicholas throws a right hand that misses
and Magabi counters with a big right hand! Oh Nicholas is in trouble here! Magabi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mombasa Magabi !

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