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MFN 360
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Magaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Judo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Sloppy strikes from Magaba. Those never looked like landing.
Judo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Magaba looking to score a takedown here. Judo is defending well but Magaba drives through and ends up in Judo's guard.#SUB#
Magaba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magaba preventing the sweep.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magaba slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo manages to get to full guard.
Judo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Magaba throws a sloppy strike and Judo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Magaba is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Judo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Judo!
As Jack Judo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Event:
MFN 356: Event Horizon
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Magaba staying out of range there.
Nation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nation sizes up Magaba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nation lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Nation.
Magaba looks to land a combination but Nation avoids it well.
Nation throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Magaba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magaba thows a huge punch but Nation dodges it nicely.
Magaba tries to pass to full mount but Nation defends it.
Nation trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaba wants to pass the guard but Nation is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Nation avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magaba. #SUB2#
Magaba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nation is just riding it out for now. Magaba eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Nation moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Magaba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nation manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magaba has Nation in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Nation preventing the sweep.
Nation is looking to stand up but Magaba won't let him.
Magaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaba, not yet. #SUB2#
Nation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magaba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magaba looks to land a strike but Nation avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magaba advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nation, who protects the arm well.
Nation is trying to control Magaba's posture but Magaba avoids it. #T3#
Nation tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Magaba is trying to get an arm triangle but Nation is defending well. #SUB2#
Magaba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nation rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Nation!
Nation advances position into side control!
Magaba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magaba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magaba moves into full guard.
#T4#
Nation preventing the sweep.
Magaba keeps trying to improve his position.
Nation is looking to stand up but Magaba won't let him.
Nation trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nation wants to control from the top but Magaba keeps moving.
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nation's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magaba advances position into side control!
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!#SUB2#
Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nation rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Nation!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba 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#
Nation lands a nice hook to Magaba's body. Magaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Nation - just one landing. #TD2#
Magaba scores with a takedown into Nation's guard.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nation is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Magaba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nation is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nation has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Magaba wants to sweep here but Nation controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magaba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nation utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Magaba slips nicely into half guard.
Magaba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Magaba is working Nation over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magaba trying to move into half guard but instead Nation has managed to sweep!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magaba is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magaba postures up in Nation's guard and throws a big left but Nation blocks it.
Magaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nation rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Nation!
Magaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Mookie Magaba has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magaba is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magaba throwing strikes from guard but Nation blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magaba wants to pass the guard but Nation is keeping the position.
Magaba is looking to advance position but Nation has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Magaba is looking to get to half guard.
Magaba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magaba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Nation from controlling successfully. #T3#
Magaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaba, not yet. #SUB2#
Magaba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nation doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magaba is tightening it up a little... Nation has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nation reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nation taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mookie Magaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Mookie Magaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 350: Mangrove vs. Juravlev
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nation misses the target.
Nation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation.
Magaba ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Nation lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nation cracks Magaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nation misses with a head kick.
Magaba ducks right into an uppercut from Nation.
Magaba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nation backs up against the cage.
Magaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Nation swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nation has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolai Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nation dodges the punch combination from Magaba.
Nation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Nation throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magaba on the side of the head.
Magaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nation.
Magaba has a takedown stuffed.
Nation misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Magaba counters with a single leg into guard. Nation didn't expect that.
Nation working a defensive guard here.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Nation has wrist control.
Magaba wants to pass the guard but Nation is keeping the position.
Magaba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nation manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Magaba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nation's guard. #REVR#
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nation is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaba postures up in Nation's guard and throws a big left but Nation blocks it.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Nation is retaining full guard. #T3#
Nation wants to sweep but no luck.
Magaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magaba throws an elbow but Nation slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magaba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Magaba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nation knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Magaba tries for a kimura but Nation is defending well. #SUB#
Magaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Nation is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Magaba has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nation is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Magaba yanks on the arm and Nation is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Magaba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mookie Magaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Mookie Magaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hossein wants it to stay on the feet.
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hossein swings for the body but Magaba moves out of range.
A lazy left from Magaba finds it's target.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Magaba's ribs.
Magaba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hossein circles away.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Hossein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magaba throws a right and a left that Hossein avoids nicely.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Magaba tries to counter with a takedown but Hossein is quick to defend against it.
Magaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Magaba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hossein digs a good hook to Magaba's body.
A combination from Magaba does no damage.
Hossein throws out a counter right but Magaba avoids it with no problem.
Magaba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Magaba's shoulder, as Magaba tries to avoid the shot.
Hossein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magaba rather than just go for the knockout.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magaba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hossein sprawls and moves away.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Magaba counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaba misses with a double jab.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Magaba's ribs.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaba throws a shot to the body.
Magaba tries to clinch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magaba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hossein's waist but Hossein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magaba off to one side.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magaba.
Magaba attempts a counter takedown but Hossein avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Magaba.
#T3#
Magaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein lands a jab to Magaba's midsection.
Magaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with a hook. Magaba ducked under it nicely.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Magaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Magaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magaba tries to counter with a takedown but Hossein is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hossein swivels and escapes.
Hossein takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Magaba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Hossein misses with a series of wild punches.
Magaba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hossein throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Magaba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magaba.
Magaba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magaba scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hossein to see if he's OK.
Hossein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Magaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hossein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magaba. #SUB#
Magaba is working for a kimura but Hossein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Magaba throws a series of punches but Hossein avoids them all with ease.
Hossein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein throws a chopping leg kick but Magaba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Magaba does no damage. #TD#
Magaba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magaba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hossein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magaba 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.#SUB#
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hossein, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Magaba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hossein tries to bench press Magaba off him but Magaba keeps the position. #SUB#
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hossein, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Magaba swings around for an armbar but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magaba's guard.
Magaba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hossein keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass.
Magaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Magaba preventing the sweep. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magaba has gone for a leg lock! Hossein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magaba's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Magaba looking for a guillotine here but Hossein defends easily.
Magaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hossein is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Magaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hossein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magaba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hossein manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Magaba forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Magaba is looking for submissions but instead, Hossein has regained full guard.
Hossein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hossein seems to be looking for submissions.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.
Hossein controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hossein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magaba defends it well. #T4#
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hossein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magaba sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hossein 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.
Magaba tries to get to full guard but Hossein has control of the leg.
Magaba manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magaba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hossein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mookie Magaba will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Magaba lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Magaba lands.
Magaba closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. Magaba pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magaba manages to avoid it.
Hossein connects with a body shot that sends Magaba's belly button to the back.
Hossein takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Magaba is looking for a counter combo.
Hossein lands with a good body shot.
Hossein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magaba misses with a double jab
and Hossein counters with an inside leg kick.
Magaba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hossein pinned against the cage. Hossein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Magaba's body. Magaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magaba moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Hossein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Magaba blocks the body kick.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Magaba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hossein's half guard.#SUB#
Magaba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Magaba is looking for a kimura but Hossein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magaba to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magaba lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Magaba with the ground and pound but Hossein uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet. #SUB#
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hossein dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hossein passes into half guard.
Magaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hossein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hossein's back!
Magaba punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Magaba has the hooks in. Hossein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Magaba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Magaba is trying to stick to Hossein's back but Hossein is turning into Magaba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Magaba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hossein.
Magaba wants to sweep here but Hossein controlling him for the moment.
Hossein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magaba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Magaba looking for a guillotine here but Hossein defends easily.
#SU2#
Hossein gets to his feet - Magaba follows without any prompting.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Magaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hossein. That's going to slow Magaba down.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
Magaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magaba throws a right and a left that Hossein avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hossein!
Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Magaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hossein 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
During a confident post fight interview, Sadiq Hossein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 345: Makinwa v. Sigurdsson
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Judo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judo. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Judo.
Judo misses with a jab to the body
and Magaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Magaba counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Judo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magaba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magaba advances position into side control!
Judo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Judo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magaba postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1##SUB2#
Magaba has an Americana. Judo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Magaba is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Magaba hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mookie Magaba!
An out of breath Mookie Magaba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Event:
MFN 343: Piranha
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Judo gets a double leg takedown into Magaba's guard.
Judo preventing the sweep.
Judo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Judo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Judo pushes his legs off easily.
Magaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judo is one step ahead there.
Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magaba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magaba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magaba has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Magaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Judo has wrist control.
Judo wants to sweep but no luck.
Magaba slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Judo won't allow Magaba to pass to mount. #SUB#
Magaba is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Judo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judo is looking for a sweep. Magaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magaba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judo.#SUB2#
Judo looking for a guillotine here but Magaba defends easily.
Judo keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass. #T2#
Magaba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Judo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magaba.
Judo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaba is one step ahead there.
Magaba passes Judo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magaba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Judo wants to get back to full guard.
Judo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Judo working for a triangle but Magaba defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Judo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magaba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Judo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard. #REVR#
Judo keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass.
Magaba is working hard here to advance position.
Magaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magaba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Magaba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Judo wants to get back to full guard.
Magaba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judo's head.
Magaba is looking to advance position but Judo won't allow it. #SUB#
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Judo is pressing down on Magaba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magaba passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Judo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Magaba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judo sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Magaba has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Magaba instigates a clinch.
Judo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magaba is trying to drag Judo to the mat but Judo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judo lands a hook that snaps the head of Magaba backwards.
Judo prevents Magaba from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Magaba gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judo.
Judo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaba is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Judo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magaba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Magaba trying to move into half guard but instead Judo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Judo preventing the sweep.
Judo looking to pass the guard.
Magaba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magaba keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass.
Judo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magaba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Judo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Judo prevents Magaba from improving his position.
Judo slows the pace down in half guard.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Magaba is refusing to be controlled, as Judo sits in half guard.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.
Judo is looking to take a break and control but Magaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magaba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
Magaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magaba trying to keep a closed guard but Judo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judo defends it easily.
Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard. #REVR#
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Judo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Judo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magaba defends it easily.#SUB2#
Judo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magaba passes Judo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magaba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magaba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magaba throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Judo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Magaba.
#T4#
Magaba seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Judo is holding on tight.
Judo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Judo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magaba seems to be working for a kimura but Judo defends the submission attempt.
Magaba wants to free his trapped foot but Judo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magaba misses with a head shot. Judo uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mookie Magaba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Magaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Judo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magaba defends it well.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba moves out of range as Judo strikes.
Magaba connects with a right hand. Judo shakes it off.#TD#
Magaba looking to score a takedown here. Judo is defending well but Magaba drives through and ends up in Judo's guard.#SUB2#
Judo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magaba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Judo stopping the sweep attempt from Magaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Magaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judo defends it easily.
Magaba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Magaba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Magaba moves nicely into side control.
Judo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Magaba swings around for an armbar but Judo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magaba's guard.
Judo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Magaba is looking for a triangle but Judo pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judo stands and throws Magaba's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Judo trying to control the action but Magaba is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Judo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magaba prevents Judo from improving position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Judo looks up at the clock and then as Magaba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Judo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Magaba is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Judo tries for a kimura but Magaba is defending well. #SUB2#
Judo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magaba is looking to regain half guard here but Judo keeps moving and retains side control.
Judo tries to move to mount but Magaba blocks the move with his legs.
Magaba sneaks back into half guard.
Magaba wants to sweep but Judo has passed to side control!#T4#
Magaba is looking for a sweep.
Magaba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Judo connects with a decent elbow.
Magaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Judo is working to tighten his grip on Magaba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magaba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Judo is really squeezing tight and eventually Magaba passes out! Judo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Judo!
Jack Judo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Event:
MFN 336: Makinwa vs. Kamenov
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Magaba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Magaba postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Magaba won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson managing to control the position.
Magaba throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba throwing strikes but missing.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Magaba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Magaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
Magaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!#SUB2#
Ferguson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Magaba is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ferguson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mookie Magaba!
After winning the bout, Mookie Magaba 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:
MFN 335: Delirious
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magaba moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Magaba with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magaba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magaba fails with the takedown.
Magaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson is looking to counter the offense by Magaba and move into the clinch.
Magaba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magaba unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Magaba moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
#TD2#
Magaba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaba lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Magaba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magaba preventing the sweep.
Magaba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson is working hard here to advance position.
Magaba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Magaba advances position into side control!
Magaba working the ground and pound but Ferguson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson wants to control but Magaba postures up.#SUB2#
Magaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magaba working the ground and pound but Ferguson is defending the strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Magaba is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magaba. #SUB2#
Magaba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferguson dodges the ground and pound from Magaba.
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Ferguson is trying to control Magaba's posture but Magaba avoids it.
Ferguson tries to buck Magaba off but Magaba is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Magaba is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well.
Magaba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferguson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magaba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Magaba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ferguson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Magaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magaba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferguson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Magaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Ferguson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magaba to get the leverage.
Magaba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson makes his way to full guard, as Magaba worked for a kimura.
Ferguson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferguson is controlling Magaba's posture.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass.
Magaba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Magaba is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ferguson thows a body kick. Magaba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magaba.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Magaba does no damage.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Magaba blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Magaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magaba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Mookie Magaba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson 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 Magaba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magaba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magaba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magaba looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Magaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Magaba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Magaba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Magaba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magaba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferguson is avoiding damage well.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson regains half guard, as Magaba was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Magaba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Magaba is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magaba is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mookie Magaba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Magaba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferguson is doing well to control the position and prevent Magaba from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Magaba is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magaba is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Magaba works his way into full mount!
Magaba is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Magaba isn't that keen on the idea.
Magaba moves to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Ferguson breaks Magaba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Magaba had control of the position.
Magaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there. #SU#
Ferguson stands up and waves to Magaba to follow him.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Magaba. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson tries to counter by clinching up but Magaba breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Magaba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magaba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Magaba misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Magaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magaba is defending well for now.#BC2#
Magaba breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1##TD2#
Magaba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaba is one step ahead there.
Ferguson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magaba is one step ahead there.
Magaba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magaba passes Ferguson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Magaba is controlling well.
Magaba is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Magaba's head to control him but Magaba postures up.
Garrett Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magaba to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magaba wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Magaba.
Magaba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magaba looks to land a strike but Ferguson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Magaba postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet. #T3#
Magaba advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
Ferguson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magaba advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Magaba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.#T4#
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Magaba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magaba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magaba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Magaba is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ferguson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mookie Magaba!
A very excited looking Mookie Magaba 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.
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Event:
MFN 332: Same Day Fun
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Magaba looks to land a left hand but Daleske moved out of range nicely.
Daleske has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vashon Daleske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Daleske throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magaba was covering up waiting for the punch and Daleske finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daleske defends well.
Magaba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Magaba working for a triangle but Daleske defends it easily.
Magaba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magaba pushes a forearm under Daleske's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daleske is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mookie Magaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Mookie Magaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Magaba moved away.#CL#
Ferguson drives through and clinches with Magaba against the cage.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Magaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magaba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Magaba is trying to push Ferguson away but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Magaba is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Magaba has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaba avoids it.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Magaba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaba avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magaba.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magaba is defending well for now.
Magaba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
Magaba avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Magaba won't want to take too many of those.
Magaba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Magaba managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Magaba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson is trying to stall.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Magaba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Magaba's ribcage.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Magaba won't want to take too many of those.
Magaba jumps guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magaba tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaba avoids it.
Magaba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magaba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Magaba looks winded!
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Magaba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Magaba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Magaba moved away.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Magaba moves out of range.
Magaba avoids a kick to the body.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Magaba takes it in his stride.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson throws a front kick aimed at Magaba's knee but Magaba avoids it well.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Magaba's leg. Magaba is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Magaba moves out of range easily.
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.
Magaba misses with a double jab.
Magaba shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Magaba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Magaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magaba swinging wildly here.
Magaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Magaba blocks the body kick.
Magaba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magaba avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Magaba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson 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 Magaba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magaba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magaba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magaba moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Magaba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magaba moves out of range of the body kick.
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magaba unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferguson thows a leg kick but Magaba checks it #TD2#
and Magaba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magaba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson pulls Magaba in to control the position.
Magaba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magaba passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is in trouble now - Magaba has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Magaba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson wants to clinch
letting Magaba counter with a right hand.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Magaba avoids it.
Magaba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Magaba is looking for the big counter here.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Magaba moves out of range.
Magaba unleashes a big counter combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Magaba moved away.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Magaba moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Magaba avoids it.#T1#
Magaba fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Magaba gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Magaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Magaba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magaba preventing the sweep.
Magaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The strikes coming from Magaba are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Magaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferguson is trying to control Magaba's posture but Magaba avoids it.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magaba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Magaba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Magaba are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Magaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Magaba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magaba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaba can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB2#
Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferguson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Ferguson! #SU#
Ferguson stands up and waves to Magaba to follow him.
Magaba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Magaba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Magaba.
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magaba is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Magaba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magaba down.
Magaba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Magaba has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Magaba really felt that one!
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.#T4#
Magaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Magaba sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magaba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Magaba pushes him off.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Magaba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magaba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrett Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson working Magaba over with knees to the body.
Magaba wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with Magaba around his waist. Magaba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magaba is defending well for now.
Magaba can't get the takedown.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Magaba.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Magaba manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Magaba scores with a jab to the head.
Magaba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Magaba avoids it.
Magaba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magaba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the cage. Magaba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Magaba scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Magaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magaba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaba postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaba's guard. #REVR#
Ferguson pushes down on Magaba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Ferguson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Magaba counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
My spies in Sweat inform me that Magaba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferguson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
It looks like Ferguson is going to stand back up.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard but Ferguson has mounted him!
Magaba is trying to escape the mount.
Magaba keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Ferguson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Magaba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferguson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magaba manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson fakes the leg kick and cracks Magaba in the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Magaba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magaba with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a solid leg kick but Magaba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Magaba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magaba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magaba wants to pass to mount but Ferguson is defending the position.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but Magaba has control of the leg. #T4#
Magaba thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Magaba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magaba is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Magaba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magaba.
Ferguson is controlling Magaba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Garrett Ferguson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magaba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magaba connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Magaba counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Magaba to acknowledge the strikes.
Magaba misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magaba. That did some damage!
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Magaba saw that one coming. #CL2#
Magaba pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magaba.
Magaba lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Magaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Magaba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Magaba saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Magaba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
Magaba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magaba.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Magaba looks up at the clock and then as Ferguson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Magaba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Magaba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Magaba.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magaba.
Mookie Magaba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Magaba passes to side control.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson defending against the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Magaba in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ferguson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mookie Magaba!
A relieved looking Mookie Magaba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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