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Event:
GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Irons enables El Luchador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Irons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Irons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Luchador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Luchador is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like El Luchador might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
El Luchador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Luchador has managed to get both his arms back between Irons's legs - danger averted.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Irons is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Luchador won't allow Irons to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
El Luchador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Luchador misses with a takedown
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons loads up on a big right hand but El Luchador slips the punch.
El Luchador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
El Luchador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
El Luchador controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by El Luchador.
Irons is looking for a sweep.
Irons struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
El Luchador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Irons prevents El Luchador from improving position.
Irons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Raptors Den MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
El Luchador working away.
El Luchador in side control, throwing shots but Irons defends.
Irons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Luchador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Luchador advances nicely into full mount.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Let's hope that El Luchador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
El Luchador looking to secure an arm triangle but Irons defends it well.
Irons tries to reverse the position but El Luchador maintains control.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irons manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Luchador shoots in and drives through. Irons sprawls well.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Irons, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Irons against the cage but Irons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Luchador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Luchador somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Irons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
Irons lands with a good body shot.
Irons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
El Luchador drives through with a takedown into Irons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Irons is retaining full guard. #T1#
El Luchador advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Luchador in particular looking to stall.
Nacho El Luchador has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Luchador is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if El Luchador is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
El Luchador tries to pass to full mount but Irons defends it.
Irons tries to roll over but El Luchador keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
El Luchador is controlling the pace.
El Luchador thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irons's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irons is trying to control but El Luchador manages to pass to mount!
Irons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
El Luchador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Luchador thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
El Luchador looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from El Luchador.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho El Luchador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
El Luchador shoots in but no luck this time.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Irons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irons continues to drive forward.
El Luchador fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nacho El Luchador.
Irons moves in looking to clinch but El Luchador pushes him off.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from El Luchador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irons to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Luchador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
El Luchador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Luchador's hands.#T1#
Irons tries to clinch up.
El Luchador fails with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irons pinned against the cage. Irons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnus Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irons.
Magnus Irons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#It looks like Nacho El Luchador has been cut.#T2#
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt - Irons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Luchador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irons.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Luchador or perhaps it was just good defense by Irons, which made it look bad.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Irons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Luchador was well out of range. Poor timing from Irons.
Magnus Irons is winning the standup battle so far.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Luchador's hands.
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown but Irons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Luchador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irons cracks a nice hook into El Luchador's ribs.
El Luchador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from El Luchador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Irons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Irons lands a nice shot that snaps El Luchador's head back.
Irons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Luchador can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Irons.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Irons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Irons gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage.
Irons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
El Luchador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Luchador takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irons with a nice cross.
Irons fakes the leg kick and cracks El Luchador in the body.
Irons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magnus Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Irons as he connects with a hook.
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!
El Luchador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Luchador walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Irons.
El Luchador with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
Irons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Irons does it's job there.
Irons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Luchador momentarily.
#ROC#El Luchador is rocked!
El Luchador gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irons.
El Luchador is still on wobbly legs! Can Irons finish him?
Irons with the inside leg kick.
Irons cracks El Luchador with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends El Luchador tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Irons pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! El Luchador is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Irons! |
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Event:
GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Irons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Irons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Irons clinches up against the cage.
Irons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucifer has had enough of the clinch but Irons keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Lucifer fails to land.
Lucifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irons.
Lucifer trying to land knees to the body.
Lucifer is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
Irons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Lucifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Irons avoids the damage to the body.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Irons controls his hands.
#BC#
Irons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irons throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucifer misses the target.
Lucifer misses with an uppercut.
Irons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irons defending well as Lucifer loads up on a big left hand.
David Lucifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lucifer misses.
Irons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucifer.
A counter left hand to the body from Irons misses its target.#T1#
Irons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Irons is rocked!
Lucifer throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irons is holding his hands too far apart here. Lucifer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Irons is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lucifer! |
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Event:
GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Irons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai Jr.#KD2#
Chai Jr lands a big head kick that sends Irons tumbling to the mat! Chai Jr takes a step backwards and waves Irons back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Irons has been cut.
Chai Jr looks for the body kick but Irons saw that one coming.
Irons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai Jr manages to avoid it.
Chai Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Irons is wise to it.
Chai Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Irons's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Chai Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Chai Jr lands a big right hand that sends Irons crashing to the mat! Chai Jr stays standing though and waves Irons back to his feet!#ROC2#Irons is rocked!
Chai Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Irons crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
Akimbo Spice Chai Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Oke needs to keep his hands up - Irons had a free shot at his head there.
Irons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oke dives in for a single leg takedown but Irons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irons lands with a good body shot.
Oke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oke dives in for a single leg takedown but Irons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irons tries to bum rush Oke with a series of wild strikes but Oke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mando Oke.
Irons lands with an uppercut that bounces Oke off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irons lands a nice looking body shot.
Oke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Irons.
Oke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Irons cracks Oke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oke fails with a takedown attempt.
Oke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Irons catches Oke right on the button with a cross.
Irons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oke.
Irons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irons scores with a body shot.
Irons cracks Oke with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Oke is rocked!
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Irons.
Oke is still on wobbly legs! Can Irons finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oke drops his hands for a split second and Irons immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Oke face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Irons follows up with a right hand that knocks Oke into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magnus Irons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Googers shoots and misses
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Googers misses with a takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a right hand to the body.
Googers tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Irons counter with a right hand.
David Googers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Googers misses with a right hand
and Irons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Googers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Googers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Irons manages to break the clinch.
Googers falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Irons holds on and brings the fighters into 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!
Irons lands with a right to the head.
Googers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Googers tries to break free but Irons pushes him back against the cage.
Irons misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Irons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Googers with a poor takedown
and Irons counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Googers.#T1#
Irons looks to land a left hand but Googers moved out of range nicely.
Googers has his takedown stuffed
and Irons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Googers looks winded!
Googers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irons but Irons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Irons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Irons lands a nice shot that snaps Googers's head back.
Irons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Googers avoids the body shot from Irons.
Googers misses with a takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a nice body shot.
Googers shoots and misses
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Googers tries to clinch
and Irons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Googers misses with a double jab
enabling Irons to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Irons has managed to clinch.
Irons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irons misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Irons as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Irons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Googers misses with a combination
and Irons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Googers thinking.
Irons scores with a jab to the body.
Googers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Googers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Googers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irons scores with a hook to the body. Googers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Irons stalks Googers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Googers's face. Googers staggers backwards, shaken.
Googers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Googers throws a combination that misses
and Irons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Googers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Irons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Googers, pushing him back against the cage.
Irons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Irons as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Irons on the inside. #BC#
Irons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Googers throws a sloppy head kick
and Irons counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Googers tries for a takedown but Irons circles away easily
and Irons counters with a left and a right that stings Googers. #T4##CL#
Irons darts in and clinches Googers up against the cage.
I was talking to Irons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Irons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Googers throws a combination that misses
and Irons counters with a left to the body.
Googers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Irons - just one landing.
Irons lands the left hand.
Irons cracks Googers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irons swinging wildly here.
Googers throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Irons to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
Googers misses with a head kick.
Donk. Irons catches Googers right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Irons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Googers fails to land the takedown.
Irons throws a big counter combination but Googers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Googers, as that shot connected.
Googers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irons scores with a punch to the head.
Irons throws a nice looking combination but Googers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Googers falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Irons counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Googers misses with a left hand
and Irons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Googers is breathing heavily.
Googers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ironss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Googers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irons's waist but Irons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Googers off to one side.
Irons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magnus Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Googers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Googers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Googers.
Googers misses with a combination
and Irons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Googers with that takedown attempt.
Irons thuds his right hand into Googers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Googers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons cracks Googers with a good jab.
Good exchange - Irons coming out on top.
Irons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Googers.
Irons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Irons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Googers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Googers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Googers circles away quickly and effectively.
Googers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Googers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Googers drops his hands momentarily and Irons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Googers darts in trying to clinch
and Irons counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Googers shoots and misses
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Irons.
David Googers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons cracks a nice hook into Googers's ribs.
Irons throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Irons moves into the clinch.
Irons cracks Googers with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Irons.
Irons has Googers pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Irons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Googers with a poor takedown
and Irons counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Irons works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Irons pushes Googers up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Irons breaks from the clinch.
Googers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irons lands with a nice combination. Googers backs away looking to recover.
Irons throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Googers does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Irons misses the target.
Irons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Googers under the eye.
Googers misses with a double jab
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Googers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irons tests Googers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Googers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Irons dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Googers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irons.
No luck for Googers with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Irons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Googers with a poor takedown
and Irons counters with a straight right hand.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Googers's hands.
Googers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Googers duly obliges.
Irons connects with a jab.
Irons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Googers throws a series of punches but Irons moves out of range.
Irons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Googers at a distance.
Googers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Googers shoots and misses
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnus Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Googers.
Irons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Irons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Googers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irons misses with a wild body shot.
Googers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Irons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Googers or perhaps it was just good defense by Irons, which made it look bad.
Irons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irons scores with a nice right hand.
Googers misses with a combination
and Irons counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Googers throws a body punch but Irons moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnus Irons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Irons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irons lands a left hand.
#BC#
Irons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Googers wants to clinch
and Irons counters with a left and a right that stings Googers. #CL2#
Googers moves into the clinch.
Irons is leaning against Googers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Irons tries a body shot but Googers blocks it.
Irons controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Googers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Irons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Googers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Googers. Those never looked like landing.
Googers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Irons to counter with a crisp jab.
Googers misses with the body kick
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Googers needs to keep his hands up - Irons had a free shot at his head there.#T4##CL#
Irons has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Irons.
Magnus Irons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Irons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Irons is winning the standup battle so far.
Googers is looking to clinch.
Googers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Googers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Googers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Irons counters with a nice uppercut.
Irons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irons cracks Googers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
David Googers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Googers takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Irons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Irons!
The defeated David Googers had this to say: 'I am the best'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Blackeye throws a sloppy head kick
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackeye misses with a takedown
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irons avoids it really well and circles away.
Irons jabs at Blackeye's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackeye. Blackeye gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyeon Blackeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Blackeye clinches up against the cage.
Blackeye looking to stall.
Irons misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackeye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackeye goes for a takedown attempt but Irons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Irons there.
Blackeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Irons throws a counter combo.#T2#
Blackeye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackeye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Tyeon Blackeye has been cut.
Blackeye is breathing heavily.
Blackeye with a poor takedown
enabling Irons to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irons lands a shoulder strike.
Irons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irons has had enough of the clinch but Blackeye keeps him there for the moment.
Irons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackeye has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Irons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackeye.
Irons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Irons fails to land. #T3#
Irons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackeye blocking some punches.
Blackeye scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Irons breaks the clinch.
Blackeye misses with a takedown
and Irons counters with a huge left! Blackeye is in big trouble! He's backing up but Irons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blackeye from any more damage. A dominating finish by Irons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Irons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Irons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Irons.
Irons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend throws a series of punches but Irons moves out of range.
Irons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Legend misses with a combination
and Irons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Irons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legend in his tracks.
Irons with a hook.
Irons misses with a few strikes there.
Legend falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legend's head backwards.
A combination from Legend does no damage.
Legend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irons lands a right hook to the body.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Irons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Irons scores with a hook.
Irons connects with a body shot.
Sigandi Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legend. Legend circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irons cracks Legend with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irons. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irons lunges at Legend with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Legend's hand.
Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Irons.
Irons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Legend had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Legend walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Irons.
Irons connects with a body shot that sends Legend's belly button to the back.
Irons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Irons.
Irons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legend at a distance.
#T2#
Irons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irons throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Irons.
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irons misses with the combination.
Irons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Irons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irons scores with a nice right hand.
Irons stalks Legend and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legend's face. Legend staggers backwards, shaken.
Irons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Irons scores with a jab to the head.
Irons scores with the left hand. Legend knows he should have avoided that one.
Irons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Irons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legend takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Irons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irons throws a shot to the body.
Irons connects with a crisp jab.
Irons with a hook.
Irons is working the combinations to good effect here.
Legend walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irons jabs at Legend's body.
Legend closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Irons.
Legend looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irons lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irons jabs at Legend's body.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legend closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legend takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irons scores with a jab to the head.
Irons swinging wildly here.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons. #T4#
Jab by Irons.
Irons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legend eats them both and turns towards Irons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irons scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Irons - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
A cross from Irons lands.
Irons dips to his left and cracks Legend with an uppercut!
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legend takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legend on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irons looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Irons. That snapped Legend's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Irons dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Irons connects with a looping right hand.
Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sigandi Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
Irons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legend throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irons circles away quickly and effectively.
Legend has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legend there as he acknowledges the shot.
Legend walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Legend under the eye.
Irons throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legend tries to move into range but Irons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Irons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Irons's corner calls for a 1-2. Irons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Irons lands.
Irons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legends jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
Irons connects with a looping right hand.
Irons throws out a powerful jab.
Irons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Legend might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Irons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.
The crowd cheers as Irons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legend doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend takes one on the button.
Irons cracks Legend with a good jab.
Irons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irons lands with an overhand left.
Irons throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as Irons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legend doesn't seem phased though.
Legend takes one to the chin there.
Irons throws a series of punches but Legend moves out of range.
Irons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legend momentarily.
Irons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legend misses with a series of wild punches.
Irons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legend with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Irons.
Irons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irons scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Irons - just one landing.
Irons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irons connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Irons - just one landing.
Irons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Irons with a nice cross.#T3#
Legend takes one on the button.
Irons scores with a jab to the head.
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magnus Irons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Irons.
Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irons lands a lovely overhand right.
Irons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legend.
Irons cracks Legend with an open hand slap.
Irons lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Legend throws a combination that misses
and Irons counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legend takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Irons. Beautiful body shot.
Irons jabs at Legend's body.
A lazy left from Irons finds it's target.
Irons lands a jab.
Irons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Irons throws a body shot but no joy.
Legend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irons finds it's way round the side to connect with Legend's head.
Legend needs to keep his hands up - Irons had a free shot at his head there.
Irons scores with a sloppy right hand. Legend should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Irons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irons.
Irons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legend walks into a stiff left hand from Irons.
Irons jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irons scores with a punch to the head.
Legend takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legend looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Irons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legend circles away quickly and effectively.
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons cracks a nice hook into Legend's ribs.
Irons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Irons scores with a hook to the body. Legend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legend swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Legend has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irons lands a body shot.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irons lands a jab.
Irons misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Irons.
Irons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irons lands a glancing blow to the side of Legend's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Legend. Those never looked like landing.
Irons with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irons, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Irons.
Irons connects with the punch.
Irons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Irons. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irons throws a shot to the body.
Irons connects with a right hand. Legend shakes it off.
Irons lands an overhand right.
Irons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Irons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legend's head backwards.
Irons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legend on the side of the head.
Irons thuds a left hand into Legend's body.
Irons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irons lands a really nice looking cross but Legend seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legend takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irons's corner calls for a 1-2. Irons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legend misses with a wild combination.
Irons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Irons scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Legend misses.
Irons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legend shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Irons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irons dips to his left and cracks Legend with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Irons. Those never looked like landing.
Irons lands a nice shot to the body.
Legend moves forwards but Irons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irons throws a right and a left that Legend avoids nicely.
Irons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Irons with a hook.
Irons scores with a nice head shot.
Irons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Jab, jab by Irons - just one landing.
Legend looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Legend tries to move into range but Irons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irons connects with a single shot there.
Irons lands a nice looking body shot.
Irons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legend's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irons.
Irons lands a body shot.
Irons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irons swinging wildly here.
Irons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irons with a hook.#T4#
Legend misses with a double jab
and Irons counters with a left to the body.
Magnus Irons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice jab there from Irons.
Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Irons.
Legend takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irons lands with a shot to the body.
Irons scores with a three punch combo!
Irons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legend. Legend circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Irons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irons cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons connects with a crisp jab.
Irons looks to land a combination. Legend sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sigandi Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irons lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Irons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irons 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Irons! |
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