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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Bull (ranked 667 p4p, 247 weight class) and Magnus Thorgard (ranked 79 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, French Bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Thorgard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorgard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thorgard off to one side.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
Thorgard shoots in for a double leg but Bull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Bull misses its target.
Thorgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Thorgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Bull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard jabs Bull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorgard throws a shot to the body.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorgard digs a good hook to Bull's body.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bull moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Bull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bull sprawls well. Bull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorgard gets slowly back to his feet.
French Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Thorgard swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorgard.
Bull catches Thorgard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thorgard throws a shot to the body.
Bull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
French Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bull scores with a hook to the body. Thorgard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bull throws a hook but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorgard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard dominated that 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.
Thorgard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Bull should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorgard lands with a shot to the body.
Bull lands with a nice body punch.
Thorgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorgard.
Thorgard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull lands with a straight right. Thorgard didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
French Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorgard shoots and misses
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull ducks right into an uppercut from Thorgard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thorgard.
Thorgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bull misses its target.
Bull throws out a loose jab but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thorgard.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
Bull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorgard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thorgard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thorgard has a takedown stuffed.
Thorgard scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Bull misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorgard.
Thorgard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thorgard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thorgard won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull working a defensive guard but Thorgard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thorgard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bull's shoulder. That is not cool.
Thorgard tries to move to mount but Bull blocks the move with his legs.
Bull tries to buck Thorgard off but Thorgard is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Bull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorgard lands some shots froms side control.
Thorgard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard throws an elbow but Bull slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thorgard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bull manages to get back to half guard.
Thorgard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thorgard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thorgard throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Thorgard trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bull tries to roll over but Thorgard keeps him under control.
Thorgard throws a strike but Bull avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bull controlling the position.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorgard postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bull misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thorgard looks for a takedown but Bull sprawls well.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Bull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Magnus Thorgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Thorgard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bull is trying to defend but Thorgard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thorgard lands strikes from half guard.
Thorgard is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
Bull is looking for a sweep. Thorgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard looks to land a strike but Bull avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thorgard content to stall in guard here.
Thorgard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorgard postures up in Bull's guard and throws a big left but Bull blocks it.
Bull pulls Thorgard in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard landing with the ground and pound.
Thorgard works over Bull with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard.
Thorgard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorgard throwing strikes but missing.
Bull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard is looking to control Bull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thorgard avoid being mounted?
Bull trying to mount his opponent but Thorgard defends it.
Thorgard is trying to maintain the position but Bull is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorgard looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bull trying to pass the guard but Thorgard defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thorgard dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorgard.
Thorgard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorgard misses with an uppercut
and Bull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorgard thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bull enables Thorgard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bull manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
French Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull controls Thorgard momentarily but Thorgard frees himself.
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thorgard trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorgard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bull is fending him off so far but Thorgard persists. Nope, Bull circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Bull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorgard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnus Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
French Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Bull throws a body punch but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard digs a good hook to Bull's body.
Bull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorgard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bull avoids the body shot from Thorgard.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorgard manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorgard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Magnus Thorgard 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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