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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Majesty (ranked 879 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Magnus Thorgard (ranked 134 p4p, 232 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darnell Majesty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darnell Majesty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Majesty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Thorgard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorgard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Majesty throws a series of punches but Thorgard moves out of range.
Majesty moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorgard.
It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Majesty. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Thorgard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Majesty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majesty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Majesty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorgard walks into a straight right hand from Majesty.
Thorgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorgard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Majesty's guard.
Majesty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorgard controls the pace.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majesty wants to stand up but Thorgard is controlling him.
Majesty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorgard looking to pass the guard.
Majesty pulls Thorgard in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majesty trying to keep a closed guard but Thorgard is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majesty holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Majesty misses with a body shot.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Majesty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard is looking to clinch but Majesty is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Majesty. That snapped Thorgard's head back.
Majesty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorgard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Majesty!
Majesty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thorgard has control of an arm but Majesty manages to advance to Thorgard's back!
Majesty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Majesty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard is trying to stand back up.
Thorgard just trying to survive but Majesty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Majesty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thorgard.
Majesty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Majesty has the hooks in. Thorgard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thorgard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majesty.
Majesty controlling the position well here. Thorgard rolled but Majesty kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thorgard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majesty.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard tries to break free.
Thorgard just trying to survive but Majesty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thorgard tries to break free.
Majesty trying to control momentarily.
Majesty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thorgard's body.
Majesty avoiding Thorgard 's attempts to control his hands.
Thorgard is trying to stand back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thorgard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Majesty.
Thorgard tries to escape the position.
Majesty biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thorgard rolls, trying to escape but Majesty keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majesty trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorgard staying busy and making it hard for Majesty to control.
Majesty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Majesty continues to stall.
Thorgard tries to escape the position.
Majesty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard trying to get back to his feet but Majesty is in full control for now.
Thorgard tries to escape the position.
Thorgard trying to control the hands but Majesty breaks the grip.
Thorgard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Majesty controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Majesty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorgard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majesty.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Thorgard throws an overhand right that lands on Majesty's shoulder, as Majesty tries to avoid the shot.
Thorgard misses with a double jab.
Thorgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majesty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorgard.
Majesty moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Majesty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorgard.
Majesty thinks about countering with a head kick.
Majesty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Majesty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorgard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Majesty scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majesty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty scores with a body shot.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Thorgard misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard walks into a straight right hand from Majesty.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Majesty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorgard thinking.
Nice body kick from Majesty.
Thorgard is breathing heavily.
Majesty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Majesty ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Majesty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook but Majesty blocks it.
Thorgard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Majesty is controlling Thorgard's trapped leg to prevent Thorgard from advancing to side control.
Majesty is looking to improve his position.
Majesty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Majesty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majesty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majesty is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorgard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majesty holds on and takes a little breather.
Thorgard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Majesty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Majesty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorgard throws the left hand but Majesty avoids the punch easily.
Majesty lands a head shot.
Majesty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Majesty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darnell Majesty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Majesty misses the jab.
Majesty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Majesty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorgard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Majesty on his heels. He'll look to pass Majesty's guard now, I'm sure.
Majesty trying to control the position here.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majesty keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Majesty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majesty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thorgard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Majesty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majesty taking a bit of punishment here - Thorgard scoring with strikes.
Thorgard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Majesty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thorgard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majesty struggling a bit here.
Majesty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thorgard.
Thorgard working the head with strikes.
Majesty wants to control but Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard tries to advance to mount but Majesty denies him.
Majesty dodges the ground and pound from Thorgard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard tries to score with some ground and pound. Majesty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Majesty struggling a bit here.
Thorgard cracks Majesty with a big right hand but Majesty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thorgard working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Majesty regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorgard is looking to advance position but Majesty won't allow it.
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majesty keeps working.
Majesty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Majesty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majesty trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorgard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Majesty pulls Thorgard in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorgard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty.
Majesty throws a body shot but no joy.
Majesty misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thorgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Darnell Majesty is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Majesty.
Thorgard blocks a head kick by Majesty.
A slow jab from Majesty misses its intended target.
Thorgard lands a nice hook to Majesty's body. Majesty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Majesty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorgard looks to land a left hand but Majesty moved out of range nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thorgard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Majesty - the referee stops the clock and Thorgard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Majesty. Thorgard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thorgard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Majesty to the ground. Thorgard is now in Majesty's guard.
Majesty controlling the position.
Majesty keeping full guard, as Thorgard tries to pass.
Majesty pulls Thorgard in to control the position.
Magnus Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorgard postures up in Majesty's guard and throws a big left but Majesty blocks it.
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Majesty looking to control.
Thorgard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorgard looking to sit in guard and control but Majesty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thorgard 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Thorgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Majesty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorgard cracks Majesty with an open hand slap.
Majesty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thorgard back to the cage. Majesty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thorgard is defended easily by Majesty.
Thorgard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorgard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majesty pinned against the cage. Majesty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Majesty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Majesty lands a nice hook to Thorgard's body. Thorgard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Majesty.
Majesty throws a hook but Thorgard avoids it easily.
Majesty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Majesty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorgard checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Majesty managing to control the position.
Majesty is trying to keep Thorgard in close.
Majesty being controlled here, momentarily.
Majesty has control of Thorgard's left arm, preventing Thorgard from doing any damage.
Thorgard wants to pass the guard but Majesty is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard trying to control but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Majesty is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majesty at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majesty. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty.
Majesty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorgard's hands.
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majesty connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Majesty saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Majesty moves away from the strike by Thorgard.
Majesty is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majesty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorgard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Majesty scores with a nice body kick.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Thorgard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Majesty defends well and Thorgard ends up having to push Majesty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darnell Majesty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorgard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Majesty scores with a nice strike.
Majesty lands a high kick!
Majesty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Majesty scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majesty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Majesty wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Majesty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorgard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majesty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Majesty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorgard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Majesty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Majesty.
Majesty throws a shot from downtown. Thorgard moves away and avoids it.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majesty but Majesty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Majesty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorgard.
Thorgard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thorgard misses with a hook
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Majesty avoids it really well and circles away.
Majesty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Majesty connects with a body shot that sends Thorgard's belly button to the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majesty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Majesty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
Thorgard tests Majesty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorgard connects with a right hand. Majesty shakes it off.
Majesty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thorgard is rocked!
Thorgard misses with a hook.
Majesty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thorgard shoots in looking for a takedown. Majesty tries to sprawl out of it but Thorgard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majesty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Majesty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Majesty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorgard moves away.
Majesty with a jab.
Thorgard dips to his left and cracks Majesty with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Thorgard misses
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Majesty finish him?
Majesty tests Thorgard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorgard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Majesty quickly recovers to half guard.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Majesty wants to control but Thorgard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majesty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majesty is working hard here to advance position.
Thorgard throwing shots but Majesty is blocking nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majesty is looking to control Thorgard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majesty avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Thorgard seems content to control.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Thorgard is taking a breather. Majesty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thorgard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Majesty defends it well.
Majesty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majesty.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majesty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard shoots in looking for a takedown. Majesty tries to sprawl out of it but Thorgard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majesty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Majesty lands a jab to the head.
Thorgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majesty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Thorgard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Majesty with a body shot.
Majesty stuffs the takedown.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Majesty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorgard.
Majesty works the jab nicely.
Thorgard's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorgard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majesty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorgard circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Majesty - just one landing.
Majesty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorgard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Majesty defends it well.
Majesty misses with a straight left.
Thorgard lands a jab to the head.
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorgard shoots in for a double leg but Majesty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorgard moves out of range as Majesty strikes.
Majesty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorgard misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Majesty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Majesty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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