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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Magnano closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Magnano pulls Norton into guard.
#SUB2#
Magnano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnano has control of Norton's left arm, preventing Norton from doing any damage.
Norton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norton trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Norton won't allow Magnano to sweep him here. #T1#
Magnano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magnano prevents Norton from getting back to his feet.
Magnano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norton has a closed guard, preventing Magnano from standing up.
Magnano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Magnano from controlling successfully.
Norton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Magnano is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Magnano clinches up against the cage.
Magnano tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Magnano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton avoids the head kick by Magnano.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Magnano does no damage. #T3#
Magnano dives in and grabs Norton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norton pushes down on Magnano's head and hops out.
As Magnano looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Magnano just gets out of the way.
Magnano looks winded!
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Norton clinches up with Magnano and pushes him back against the cage.
Norton connects with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Norton drags the fight down to the ground.
Norton 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magnano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norton's guard.
Norton is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Magnano prevents Norton from standing back up.
Norton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magnano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norton wants to improve his position but Magnano is controlling well.
Magnano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magnano stops Norton from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Magnano dominated that round.
That's time! Norton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Magnano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magnano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnano on the ground.
Magnano wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Magnano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Norton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Magnano is looking to stand up but Norton won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
Norton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Magnano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norton is trying to defend but Magnano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Norton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Magnano is breathing heavily.#T2#
Magnano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magnano manages to circle out of the way.
Joey Magnano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norton thuds his shin into the meat of Magnano's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Magnano closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton tries to clinch there but Magnano circles away.
Magnano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnano looks to land a combination but Norton avoids it well.
Norton is looking to counter the offense by Magnano and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Norton instigates a clinch. #BC#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a right hand that Magnano ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnano also avoids with ease.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnano jumps guard but Norton stands there with Magnano around his waist. Magnano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyle Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Magnano.
Magnano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norton lands a front kick.#T4##CL2#
Magnano has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Magnano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.
Magnano taking a breather.
Magnano gets underhooks to prevent Norton's takedown attempt.
Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Magnano is blocking nicely.
Magnano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Magnano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magnano throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magnano.#CL#
Norton moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Norton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Norton rushes Magnano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Norton pulls guard successfully.
Magnano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Norton wants to control the position but Magnano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Norton is trying to stand up here but Magnano is controlling him well.
Magnano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joey Magnano has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norton pushes Magnano off looking to stand but Magnano dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Norton is not content to let Magnano control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Magnano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magnano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnano wants to stand but Norton is controlling his arm.
Magnano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magnano avoids the strikes from the bottom by Norton.
A lull in the action here as Magnano stalls from top position.
Magnano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norton keeps working. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Magnano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Magnano has an Americana. Norton didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Magnano is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Magnano hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey Magnano!
A determined Joey Magnano didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Yates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnano throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Magnano moves into the clinch.
Magnano misses with an elbow over the top.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Magnano avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Magnano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yates can't fight it off and eventually Magnano manages to take the fight to the floor. Yates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yates 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates blocks the strikes from Magnano.
Yates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yates looks to land a strike but Magnano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Magnano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Yates lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yates is looking to stand up but Magnano won't let him.
Yates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnano controlling the position.
Magnano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnano trying to keep a closed guard but Yates is proving a slippery customer.
Yates landing some decent shots from guard.
Yates throws a big elbow that misses.
Magnano is trying to keep Yates in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Magnano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnano 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.
Yates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magnano working for a triangle but Yates defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yates postures up in Magnano's guard and throws a big left but Magnano blocks it.
Yates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnano's head.
Yates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magnano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SU#
Yates stands and steps away. Magnano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magnano looks winded!
Magnano has a takedown stuffed.
Magnano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yates.
Yates misses with an uppercut. Magnano saw that one coming.
Yates throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magnano.
Magnano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Yates holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Magnano prevents a body shot from Yates.
Magnano misses with a body punch.
Magnano wants to take the fight to the mat but Yates manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magnano wants to break free but Yates has control.
Magnano tries to circle away but Yates has him pinned against the cage.
Magnano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yates has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnano shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rueben Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Magnano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yates.
Magnano misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Yates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magnano shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Magnano shoots in looking for a takedown. Yates tries to sprawl out of it but Magnano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yates is looking to counter the offense by Magnano and move into the clinch.#CL#
Yates moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magnano avoids it.
Magnano jumps guard but Yates turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rueben Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Magnano.
Magnano jumps guard but Yates turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magnano avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Magnano is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magnano jumps guard but Yates stands there with Magnano around his waist. Magnano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magnano is breathing heavily.
Magnano wants a takedown but no success here.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Magnano controls the action.
Magnano managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnano is defending well for now.
Magnano tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Magnano drops back down to his feet.
Yates tries to work over Magnano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magnano looking for a takedown.
Magnano managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Magnano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnano avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Magnano is pushing Yates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magnano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
Yates tries to work over Magnano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Magnano avoids the damage to the body.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Magnano avoids the damage to the body.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnano controls his hands.
Magnano tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Magnano drops back down to his feet.
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnano can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magnano is looking to break free of the clinch but Yates has double underhooks.
Magnano tries to score a body lock takedown but Yates shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magnano is trying to push Yates away but Yates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magnano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnano being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Yates to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueben Yates dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Yates closes the distance and pushes Magnano back into the cage.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnano controls his hands.
Magnano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yates controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnano avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Yates stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magnano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yates can't fight it off and eventually Magnano manages to take the fight to the floor. Yates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Yates has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Magnano is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Yates lands a body shot.
Magnano tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Magnano drops back down to his feet.
Magnano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnano is defending well for now.
Magnano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yates missing with knees to the body.
Yates misses with some punches.
#T2#
A short left from Magnano. #BC#
Yates breaks the clinch.
Yates wants to slow Magnano down by chopping away at his legs.
Magnano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Magnano avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnano looks to land a body kick but Yates moved away.
Yates appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magnano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnano manages to avoid it.
Magnano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joey Magnano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnano fails with the takedown.
Rueben Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Magnano.
Magnano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Magnano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yates tries to counter by clinching up but Magnano breaks away and moves out of range.
Magnano tries to clinch but Yates moves away #TD#
and Yates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yates landing some decent shots from guard.
Magnano wants to sweep but no luck.
Magnano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yates throwing strikes from guard but Magnano blocks nicely.
Magnano is pulling down on Yates's head. It's preventing any offense from Yates, at least for the moment.#T4#
Yates landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rueben Yates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magnano's guard.
Yates distracts Magnano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Magnano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yates escapes and throws Magnano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yates lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magnano down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joey Magnano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rueben Yates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben Yates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yates 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben Yates!
In defeat, Joey Magnano stepped up to the mic, saying 'SCREW YOU, JO JO WILL BE BACK'.
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