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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunvald Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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205 lbs
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185 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunvald Sorenson! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Sorenson. Maguire is trying to improve his position. Sorenson slows the pace down. Sorenson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sorenson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maguire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Sorenson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Sorenson tries to advance to mount but Maguire denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sorenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Sorenson is putting a hurting on Maguire here, landing some big shots from side control. The referee asks Sorenson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sorenson prefers to stall for the moment though. Maguire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sorenson asserts his dominance and retains side control. Maguire is trying to control Sorenson's posture but Sorenson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Sorenson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Maguire tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Maguire tries to hold on but Sorenson postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sorenson controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Maguire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Sorenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maguire wants to pass the guard but Sorenson is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorenson is on top in guard.
Sorenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sorenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gunvald Sorenson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sorenson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sorenson lands in his opponent's guard. Maguire is breathing heavily. Maguire keeping moving, preventing Sorenson from controlling successfully. Sorenson 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. Sorenson wants to control from the top but Maguire keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunvald Sorenson 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.
Sorenson gets a takedown into half guard. Sorenson controlling the pace. Maguire is looking for a sweep. Sorenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sorenson wants to pass the guard but Maguire is defending well. Sorenson controlling the action here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sorenson wants to advance to full mount but Maguire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maguire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sorenson is stalling in the full guard. Sorenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maguire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sorenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gunvald Sorenson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maguire throws a series of punches but Sorenson moves out of range. Sorenson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Maguire is trying to keep Sorenson in close.
Sorenson trying to control but Maguire is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sorenson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Maguire keeping moving, preventing Sorenson from controlling successfully. Maguire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sorenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sorenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sorenson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sorenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maguire is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Sorenson controls from within his opponent's guard. Sorenson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maguire dives on top into guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sorenson holds on and takes a little breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sorenson wants to sweep here but Maguire controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunvald Sorenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Maguire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maguire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sorenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorenson. Sorenson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Maguire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sorenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gunvald Sorenson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sorenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sorenson has control of Maguire's left arm, preventing Maguire from doing any damage. Maguire wants to control from the top but Sorenson keeps moving. Sorenson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sorenson is looking to sweep but instead, Maguire has passed into half guard.
Maguire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sorenson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Maguire is keen to just control but Sorenson is a slippery customer. Maguire wants to work for an arm triangle but Sorenson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maguire is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Jab, jab by Maguire - just one landing. Maguire looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Maguire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maguire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sorenson is pulling down on Maguire's head to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorenson is on top in guard.
Sorenson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Let's hope that Sorenson 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. Sorenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Coulton Maguire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sorenson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gunvald Sorenson. I've got Sorenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunvald Sorenson!
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RATING
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